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Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) hosted 15 powerful events during this one month to spark awareness on waste management and mindful consumption. Some of the events included:
- Live composting demos in schools, colleges & community
- Student visits to Chennai’s Microcomposting Centre & dumpyard
- College-led thrift shops promoting reuse & conscious living
- Puppet shows on waste management in parks, schools & college campuses
'40 and Beyond'
A celebration of 40 years of Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) – championing consumer rights, environmental justice, and social accountability. Join us as we look back at four decades of advocacy, impact, and community empowerment, and look ahead to the journey still to come.
India’s 7,500 km coastline and rich marine life are under threat from overfishing, plastic pollution, and rising sea levels. Protecting oceans through sustainable fishing, reducing waste, and restoring marine ecosystems is vital for our future.
This World Habitat Day, let’s build safe, resilient, and sustainable cities, support communities facing urban crises, and create spaces where everyone can thrive. #WorldHabitatDay #SustainableCities #ResilientCommunities
Consumer Protection is one of CAG's core areas of work and as part of our efforts to educate and inform consumers on various consumer issues and related happenings, including our own activities, we publish "Consumer Update", a bi-monthly e-newsletter.
On this International Day of Older Persons, let’s make our streets safer for seniors. We can do that by creating the following:
Safe pedestrian crossings at busy junctions
Age-friendly public transport like low floor buses, hand rails, ramps, escalators and lifts for easier mobility.
Walkable, shaded footpaths for comfort
A city that cares for its elders is a city that cares for all.
India faces intensifying heatwaves, floods, and unpredictable monsoons due to #ClimateChange. Urgent action through renewable energy, green policies, and active community participation is vital to safeguard lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems. #SDG13 #ClimateAction
In 2023 alone, 5,840 road crashes and 2,161 deaths were caused by potholes. Potholes are not just an inconvenience, they are costing lives. It’s time we demand safe, well-maintained roads. Every life lost was preventable. Roads must be built better, inspected regularly, and maintained responsibly.
What You Can Do:
1. Buy only what you need
2. Store food wisely
3. Compost food scraps
4. Support local farmers
Small actions = Big impact
Respect food. Reduce waste. Protect our planet.
#internationaldayofawarenessoffoodlossandwaste '