If plastic was a country, it would be the 5th largest GHG emitter in the world. To tackle the environmental impact of plastics, we need global action. Plastic products, plastic waste and their source material (oil & gas) are traded globally. Hence an international legal framework to deal with plastic pollution is needed.

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If you have been following Mina's story, you will know that the struggles are real. If educated, independent people are puzzled by Chennai's public transport information, imagine navigating these with poor literacy skills or as a person with a disability. Share your experiences/recommendations to make our information accessible.

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More than 50% of vehicle drivers in Tirunelveli district were found not adhering to the helmet and seatbelt laws, says a compliance audit conducted by CAG recently. With Tamil Nadu topping the charts for the highest number of annual road crashes consecutively for the fifth year in 2020, it is important to lookback, learn and redefine our road safety management practices. This study also recommends next steps for proactive enforcement and road safety management in districts of Tamil Nadu.

Any helmet is better than no helmet is a myth. A safe ISI certified helmet is the only one that can withstand heavy blows to the head and save lives. Wearing a safe helmet is important. Give us a thumbs up if you own a certified helmet. 

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Fragmented plastic reduction policies are less likely to be effective. Linking Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) with the ban will create a more robust and holistic policy, resulting in greater engagement with plastic manufacturers and brands.



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தமிழ்நாட்டில் வசிக்கும் மக்களுக்கு மின்சாரம் தொடர்பாக உங்களுக்கு பிரச்சனைகள் இருந்தால் இந்த எண்களை கையில்சேமித்து வைத்துக் கொள்ளுங்கள். மின்சார வாரியத்திடம் புகாரளிக்க உதவும் எண்கள்.

Keep these numbers handy if you have #electricity related concerns, living in #TamilNadu.

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