India's single-use plastic ban hopes to eliminate 19 plastic items. The ban is a good start; what remains to be seen is the enforcement.
#PlasticFreeJuly #QuitSachets #SingleUsePlasticBan #Plastics
How can we make our public transport, more people friendly? People new to the city, like Mina, rely on signages, maps and charts to guide them around a neighbourhood. Clear, consistent and timely information on routes, timings, fares and concessions, and stops will help create public confidence in accessing public transport networks.
#SustainableMobility #UrbanMobilityIndia #Chennai #OneCityForAll #InclusiveCities #Accessibility #ChennaiMetro #MTC #PublicTransport
Reckless #honking even at signals is common on our roads. Honking doesn’t make your vehicle move faster; it frustrates the other road users. Kudos to the #GCTP for reminding drivers to maintain a safe & stress-free road environment for all.
#RoadSafety #RoadAccidents #NoHonking #SadakSurakshaJeevanRaksha #Responsibility #Driving #Transportation #SaferRoadsTamilNadu #SaferDrivers #Chennai
Keep these numbers handy if you have #electricity related concerns, living in #TamilNadu.
தமிழ்நாட்டில் வசிக்கும் மக்களுக்கு மின்சாரம் தொடர்பாக உங்களுக்கு பிரச்சனைகள் இருந்தால் இந்த எண்களை கையில்சேமித்து வைத்துக் கொள்ளுங்கள். மின்சார வாரியத்திடம் புகாரளிக்க உதவும் எண்கள்.
#TANGEDCO #Minnagam #EB #Complaints
This survey of Front of Pack Labelling preferences amongst consumers in Karnataka shows a clear preference for Front of Pack Warning Labels. As the FSSAI considers different labelling styles (while leaning towards the Health Star Rating system), this is important evidence that users find warning labels the easiest style to read and interpret.
Follow the #QuitSachet movement to find out how you can work towards corporate accountability and turn the tap off plastic production. And while we push Corporates towards change, there are some lifestyle changes you can make as an individual also. Try these suggestions and tell us how hard or easy these were. #PlasticFreeJuly
According to a study by RMSI Pvt. Ltd., #ClimateChange induced temperature rise by 1 degree Celsius may lead to a rise in the frequency of lightning events by 12 %. This stresses the need for putting in place a warning system to help reduce fatalities to lightning. #ActOnClimate
Want to know why brands love selling us things in #sachets? It's a proven way of expanding their market into households which would otherwise find their products unaffordable. But of course, that's not what they tell us! #QuitSachets #PlasticFreeJuly
#Publictransport information is available online to help #passengers to plan & have a hassle-free journey. However, like Mina, many passengers find the information inadequate or find the website to be user unfriendly. Comment below and share what difficulties you have faced in accessing public transport information online.
#Helmets save our heads! Wear one! #Seatbelts help in reducing severity of injuries in case of a crash. Buckle up!. Time for TN to #ImplementMVAA2019 which calls for increased fines as an deterrent.
#RoadSafety #RoadAccidents #StreetsforKids #SadakSurakshaJeevanRaksha
