Segregate plastic waste from garbage: T.N. CM Stalin appeals to people

CM M.K. Stalin, in a social media post, appealed to residents to curb the uncontrolled and unnecessary use of plastic, on the occasion of World Environment Day

June 05, 2023 12:47 pm | Updated 01:08 pm IST - CHENNAI

An Erode Corporation official explaining the significance of coloured dustbins for waste segregation. Representational image. File

An Erode Corporation official explaining the significance of coloured dustbins for waste segregation. Representational image. File | Photo Credit: M. Govarthan

On the occasion of World Environment Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday appealed to the people of the State to segregate non-biodegradable plastic waste from their garbage.

In a social media post, Mr. Stalin requested people to take part in the Manjappai (yellow cloth bag) movement, which was launched by the Tamil Nadu government against the uncontrolled, unnecessary use of plastic.

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