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I don’t like using disposable plastic bottles, so I carry my
own water with me, with a water-purifi er when I travel.
I also carry a cloth bag or backpack, and use those to
transport what I purchase. I don’t accept polythene bags
from vendors. I avoid supermarkets, as they package
everything in plastic. For milk or yogurt, I carry closed
vessels. I have never owned a car, and prefer to cycle or
walk short distances. For long distances, I use trains, and
buses. I eat few branded chocolates, biscuits and
savoury snacks because they are sold in plastic or
non-biodegradable packaging. I prefer fruits, honey,
jaggery, and homemade snacks. I don’t buy new clothes
unless I absolutely need to. I get
old clothes and shoes repaired, and
use them for as long as I possibly
can. By and large, I prefer to reuse
things and avoid disposables.Cycle your way to shorter distances around
your residence. It does not matter whether
you are a student or a vice principal, an
employee or vice president. You will reduce
fuel usage as well as pollution. In the
process, you will get fi tter with
real exercises, rather than relying
on a simulator in a gym.
Parvish Pandya, Educator, MumbaiMallikarjun Singh,
Outdoor education coordinator,
MussoorieI consciously try to
own very little, use
very little and take
up minimal space
anywhere I go. My
travel bag weighs no
more than two kilos
and I ensure my showers are no longer
than two minutes. I only buy e-books. I try
to ensure my written works are published
only on the digital medium.Pankaj Singh,
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thththththththtthhhee e eeegggggggggThe Save Aarey initiative (see page 90) has been running for over four years as
a long-standing battle to preserve Mumbai’s vanishing green cover. In 2014, the
Save Aarey group conducted its fi rst protest against the proposed cutting of 2,298
trees for a metro car shed in the Aarey forests. Despite legal battles with apathetic
authorities, more and more citizens are joining forces with the Save Aarey group,
which believes that the momentum it gathers will soon unite other citizens’ groups
to demonstrate their collective will for a greener city.
JYOTI SHARMA AND PRIYA MISHRA