Every year on June 5, people, communities, and organisations from all over the world come together to celebrate World Environment Day to raise awareness of and take action on urgent environmental challenges. World Environment Day gives individuals a chance to consider how human activity affects the environment and motivates them to change for the better in order to live sustainably. It acts as a catalyst for international discussion, teamwork, and efforts made together to create a greener and more sustainable future for future generations.

The world is being engulfed by plastic. More than 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that also, less than 10 percent is recycled. Today, plastic is one of the biggest threats to the planet. World Environment Day continues to motivate people from all walks of life to take charge of the environment and strive towards a more sustainable and resilient future through a variety of initiatives, including tree planting, clean-up efforts, educational initiatives, and policy advocacy. It serves as a reminder that maintaining the health of our planet is crucial for both present and future generations. “One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken,” said Leo Tolstoy. The relationship between human beings and the environment is important and it is necessary that they understand and work to keep it strong. Let us join together and do our part in making our environment and our life on this planet as wondrous as it should be.

One should always be conscious of their activities and strive to keep surroundings clean and healthy. We should protect natural resources and use them efficiently and carefully. Together, we can create a beautiful and healthy environment.