CUK celebrates World Environment Day

Emphasizing that the fight against pollution begins with introspection about how we are contributing for protection of environment, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, Wednesday highlighted the principle of net zero pollution and advocated for a circular economy where products are reused, recycled, and repurposed rather than discarded.

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Addressing the participants, during the celebration of the “World Environment Day,” on the theme “Ending Plastic Pollution Globally,” jointly organised by the Schools of Life Sciences and Physical and Chemical Sciences of the university, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, said, “Though plastic is embedded in modern life, its indiscriminate use and disposal is what causes damage to the fragile environment. The focus should be on responsibility and innovation.”