Now, exchange plastic waste for essential commodities in Nandyal of A.P.
The Nandyal district administration has introduced a program allowing residents to exchange plastic waste for essential commodities. This initiative aims to reduce plastic usage and promote cleanliness in the area. The program was inaugurated by Minority Welfare Minister N. Md. Farooq and District Collector Rajakumari Ganiya as part of the 'Swarna Andhra-Swachh Andhra' initiative.
- ▪Residents can exchange 1 kg of plastic for 1 kg of sugar, 1 kg of vermicelli, or six eggs.
- ▪The initiative aims to help the poor who collect plastic and paper waste.
- ▪Surveillance will be maintained to prevent illegal dumping in drainage canals.
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Nandyal district administration has launched a novel initiative of people getting essential commodities in exchange for plastic waste. This is part of the efforts of the district administration to put a check on the use of plastic and achieve the ‘Clean Nandyal’ goal.Minority Welfare Minister N. Md. Farooq and District Collector Rajakumari Ganiya inaugurated a ‘Waste Plastic Exchange Centre’ in the town as part of the ‘Swarna Andhra-Swachh Andhra’ programme on Saturday. The citizens can deposit plastic waste at the centre and get essential commodities in exchange.Citizens who deposit 1 kg of plastic at the centre will receive either 1 kg of sugar or 1 kg of vermicelli or six eggs as an incentive, Mr Farooq said, adding that the initiative would also help the poor who collect garbage such…
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