Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Hehal Ranchi organised a workshop on ‘Plastics Waste Management’ on Wednesday. The workshop was inaugurated by Alka Tiwari, Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers in presence of various dignitaries from State Government and Industries.
On the occasion addressing the gathering Tiwari said that our society is getting developed at very high rate but simultaneously we are not paying attention on the waste generated and its disposal.
She informed that there should not be any confusion between use of single use plastics and plastics in general. She said that Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET) through its branches located across India is doing a good work in the areas of plastics recycling & waste management, research & development and biodegradable plastics and contributing to national progress. She said that Plastics are being used in different applications starting from Spoon to Aeroplanes and it is pertinent to understand its importance. The recycling of plastics will increase the employment opportunities in the state and help in generating revenue.
She also said that the recycling of Single use Plastics will help in reducing the menace of pollution and keep environment safe. The information to avoid use of single use plastics in day-to-day applications is being promoted by Central government and guidelines are being issued. She said that due to less information regarding the plastics waste, people are not able to utilise it properly. R. Rajendran, principal director (New Project) welcomed the guests on behalf of CIPET and told the importance of seminar.
On the occasion, Shramdan activities were also organised at CIPET and nearby premises. School and college students were present in large numbers and actively took part in the activities. Prize distribution was carried out the winners of different competition like slogan writing, drawing competition on plastics.