Biodegradables launched by Dilbir Foundation on Sikh Environment Day

Amritsar, March 15 (Punjab Post Bureau) – A full range of biodegradables was launched by Dilbir Foundation (DF) on Sikh Environment Day. Under the program hash tags of  ‘No More Poison in my Food and Say No to Plastic bagasse plates, boxes and glasses as substitute to thermocole, plastic and aluminum plates were introduced. Bagasse is a waste material after cane sugar juice has been removed. Also introduced were wooden forks & spoons. Since summer is on the anvil, glass bottles to store water in refrigerators or otherwise have also been introduced. Chemicals leeching from plastic bottles, toxic releases from thermocole glasses and plates are a health hazard. Also these are waste aggregators which do not biodegrade. Whereas these substitutes are made from reused waste materials, mix quickly in the soil and become manure. Each of these items will be stocked at also on display at the weekly Organic Sundays Farmers Marketplace. A fourfold brochure was also released in Punjabi for public awareness and action.

Said Gunbir Singh, “Sikh Environment Day is a reminder to the faith to follow the teachings of the Gurus, and be mindful of nature. Living sustainably means health to our family, and ensuring a clean, green and productive environment. Since today is the first day of the Nanakshahi calendar as well, responsible citizenship is a good resolution for the year indeed.”