Kochi Municipal Corporation, GIZ, C-HED and St. Teresa’s College together will initiate a project in alignment with the LiFE project of Govt. of India, which aimes at mobilizing youth for reduction of single use plastics and promotion of sustainable practices/ecofriendly alternatives. This venture strives to effect solutions to the serious environmental crisis posed by plastic waste also leading to pollution of marine waters. The proactive involvement of children and youth is a critical step required in moulding an environmentally responsible future generation. Imbibing and adopting sustainable practices as part of the daily lifestyle/ routine is expected to lead to embedded behavioral changes in children. The entire task force of children and youth will be brought under the umbrella of the Cochin Corporation for collective action. Students will get an opportunity to claim collective ownership in actions taken towards environmental protection as they partner and work along with the Local Government
No plastic bag challenge
Reuse challenge
Opt reusable or degradable materials
Recycle challenge
promote eco-friendly alternatives and reduce single use plastics entering the environment and backwaters in Kochi.
Promoting the reuse of materials helps to reduce waste and conserve resources.
Design and implement sustainable habits/ practices in daily routine.
Reduce single use plastics entering the environment and backwaters/ocean in Kochi.