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Meendum Manjapai fails to stop plastic bag use in Tamil Nadu: Study

An article based on CAG's findings on the effectiveness of the Meendum Manjappai campaign. While the campaign has raised awareness on the dangers of plastics, the cost of plastic alternatives, and the easy availability of plastics deter a swift movement away from single-use plastics. Read the full report here: https://www.cag.org.in/database/evaluating-efficacy-meendum-manjappai-campaign 

Chennai’s source segregation woes: No time to waste

The majority of Chennai households continue to not segregate their solid waste, leaving this difficult and messy task to conservancy workers. Vamsi Shankar Kapilavai, Senior Researcher at CAG says that to make source segregation a reality, consistent communication campaigns are required, and that piecemeal approaches to this will only have limited success.

Will alternatives to plastic bags step up the fight against waste?

As vendors struggle to transition away from single use plastic (SUPs) bags, Vamsi Shankar Kapilavai, Senior Researcher at CAG, explains that the low production cost of plastic coupled with the low production of alternatives perpetuate our reliance on SUPs. He recommends curtailing plastic production as more effective than raiding vendors.

 

Survey of T.N. students on climate literacy highlights need for enhancing curriculum in schools and colleges

A baseline study on climate literacy in Tamil Nadu was conducted as part of the Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission by CAG for the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu. The findings of the study emphasise the need for enhancing the climate literacy in schools and colleges.