Globally, Pakistan and other countries commemorated International Earth Day on Monday, with the subject ‘Planet vs Plastics’. The purpose was to increase awareness regarding plastic use, its effects on the environment, and the need to decrease reliance in order to achieve a plastic-free Earth.
In his remarks on the occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the country to use less plastic, support recycling and environmentally friendly substitutes, and push for stricter environmental laws at all societal levels.
In order to draft the Single-Use Plastics (Prohibition) Regulations, 2023, he stated, “We have initiated an exhaustive consultative process with the ministries, provincial environment departments, ICT administration, industries, and other relevant stakeholders.”
He announced that there were restrictions on the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles in federal ministries and divisions. By lowering waste and consumption and increasing reuse and recycling, these programs highlight our dedication to advancing a sustainable circular economy for plastics.
Pakistan is among the nations most vulnerable to climate change, according to the prime minister, but “there is little awareness about the risks of climate change that threaten the development, the well-being and economic-security of our citizens.”
He said that as time has gone on, the impacts of climate change have become more severe, “putting us at an even greater economic and physical risk.” He emphasized how critical it is to move quickly to address these issues and develop resilience in the face of difficulty.
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