Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has emphasised that plastic pollution poses a serious threat to our environment, rivers, marine life and urban infrastructure. In a statement in connection with International Plastic Free Day issued from the CM House on Sunday, Shah called for the elimination of plastic as a collective responsibility, and urged the public to cease using plastic for a better urban environment.
He asserted that a plastic-free environment guarantees a better future. He also highlighted that the provincial government has undertaken several measures to combat plastic pollution. He said that since August 2024 the use of plastic bottles has been banned at all government offices, and glass jugs have been mandated to replace plastic bottles. This April the government imposed a complete ban on the manufacture, sale and use of plastic bags, he added.
He appealed to the public to opt for environmentally friendly alternatives, such as cloth and paper products, instead of plastic to make Sindh a cleaner and greener region. He stressed that these steps are not only essential for protecting the environment but would also ensure a healthier and better life for future generations.
