Plastic peril is real and change begins with us, says NGT chairperson

ON the occasion of World Environment Day, the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal, Justice Prakash Shrivastava, said that the plastic, in its myriad forms, has become an indispensable part of our lives, yet its convenience masks a devastating reality and from the single-use plastic bags that clog our drains and pollute our water bodies to the microplastics that infiltrate our food chain and even our own bodies, the hazards are undeniable.

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Citing the 2025 World Environment Day theme, "End Plastic Pollution," the NGT chief underscored the urgent need to acknowledge the inextricable link between environmental health and human survival. "The health of our planet directly affects all living beings. The NGT stands as a sentinel for environmental protection, but our efforts alone are insufficient without the active participation of every citizen," he said.