World Environment Day

Held every year on June 5, World Environment Day spreads awareness about the different ways in which human activities damage the environment. This day encourages people to come together and protect the environment. This year we celebrate 50 years of World Environment Day.

This day was first celebrated in 1973. This year the theme for World Environment Day is “Beat Plastic Pollution”. It is estimated that every year 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced, out of which only 10% is recycled. Another environmental concern is the presence of microplastics. Microplastics are extremely harmful to the health of humans. SInce these particles are invisible to the naked eye, they can easily make their way into the food we consume and the air we inhale. 

People celebrate this day in many ways. Some people participate in clean-up campaigns, make posters banners and drawing, participate in rallies and educate others on environmental issues. On June 2, Kurseong Forest Division and Ghoshpukur Forest Department came together on the occasion of World Environment Day to educate people about environmental consciousness by organizing a rally. The participants held banners and posters related to protecting the environment. They also organized a cleanliness program. Many welfare organizations joined the cause.