Celebration on "World Environment Day"
5th June 2023
World Environment Day is celebrated each year on 5th June. The first celebration, under the slogan “Only One Earth” took place in 1973. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the World Environment Day. This day is celebrated to create awareness about environmental problems like air and water pollution, global warming, wildlife extinction and measures to prevent them.
NSS Units, Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram celebrated World Environment Day under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution’’ on 5th June, 2023. The 55 NSS volunteers under the guidance of Ms. Pooja Sharma (NSS Coordinator) held posters and banners and rallied in and near the college to create awareness about the ill effects of plastic pollution. Student and faculty members also participated in the tree plantation drive and planted many saplings in the nearby areas.
They told the nearby villagers, how 430 million tons of plastic is produced every year out of which only 10% is recycled. Rest of the plastic waste is either thrown away in the rivers and other water bodies or burnt, both of the scenarios lead to pollution that harms the environment. The local residents were encouraged to reduce their plastic consumption and try to use organic materials for the betterment of mother earth.