Cultural Deviation & Combating Plastic Pollution Menace

Title of the event

Cultural Deviation & Combating Plastic Pollution Menace

Type of Event           

Guest Lecture

Name of the Speaker

Prof. T. I. Khan (Retd.)

Date               

18 September 2024

Venue                        

Meeting Room

No. of Participants/

Beneficiaries

Students: 12

Faculty : 04

Name of the activity Coordinator

Dr. Alka Kataria

Name of Collaborating Agency

NA

Objective of the Event

To raise awareness about plastic pollution, its cultural implications due to globalisation, and encourage sustainable practices and research to combat the issue.

Summary/Description

The Centre for Swachh Bharat Swastha Bharat at IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur, hosted a guest lecture by Prof. T.I. Khan from the University of Rajasthan on 18th September 2024. The lecture focused on plastic pollution and its cultural impact, examining how globalization has led to the decline of traditional eco-friendly practices and the rise of plastic use.

Prof. Khan discussed the global scale of plastic pollution, its harmful effects on the environment, and the conflicts it creates due to finite natural resources. He highlighted the scientific understanding of plastic as a synthetic human innovation designed for convenience, but with severe environmental consequences.

He also spoke about global efforts to reduce plastic consumption, including recent World Environment Day initiatives and research on eco-friendly alternatives, though these solutions are still in their early stages.

In conclusion, Prof. Khan stressed that combating plastic pollution requires sustained efforts, including preventive measures, reducing plastic use, and supporting innovation. The lecture emphasized the need for everyone to contribute to finding sustainable solutions for a cleaner future.

Outcome of the activity

The lecture raised awareness about the cultural and environmental impacts of plastic pollution. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of how globalization has led to increased plastic use and environmental degradation. The session highlighted global efforts to reduce plastic waste and encouraged participants to adopt sustainable practices, reduce plastic reliance, and support research for eco-friendly alternatives. It served as a strong call to action for combating plastic pollution.