On World Environment Day today (June 5), Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Berhampur, in collaboration with UN Environment Programme took up a new initiative to educate the public about reducing plastic bottle use and keeping our planet clean.
In a unique display, ITI Berhampur students created a 12-foot-tall metal faucet constructed from recycled materials. This symbolic tap dispenses plastic bottles, highlighting the issue of plastic pollution. By "turning off the tap," the message encourages a reduction in plastic bottle consumption.
Dr Rajat Kumar Panigrahi, principal, ITI Berhampur, said this initiative embodies the "waste to wealth" concept, promoting a circular economy where waste is repurposed into valuable resources. He hoped that this innovative approach would motivate visitors who come to the campus regularly, about reducing plastic wastage. The team effort of ITI Berhampur students and staff has been met with widespread praise.
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