Page 29 - Plastics News Issue June 2025

ENVIRONMENT NEWS
The cabinet also decided to shift the Himachal
Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority
(RERA) office from Shimla to Dharamsala.
A significant change was also made to the Post-
graduate/Specialist Services (PG/SS) Policy. The
cabinet removed the requirement of a one-year
field posting before doctors can apply for sen-
ior residency at Indira Gandhi Medical College
(IGMC), Shimla, and Dr Rajendra Prasad Govern-
ment Medical College, Tanda.
This update aligns the policy with that of AIIMS
World Environment Day 2025: 7 Easy Changes You
Can Make To Cut Down On Your Plastic Waste
he theme for World Environment Day this
year is "Beat Plastic Pollution". Plastics
Tare one of the biggest hazards today, be
it for the environment or for your health. Here
are some easy changes you can make in your
daily life to reduce your plastic waste.
World Environment Day is celebrated every year
on June 5. This day was first observed in 1973
by the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP). The theme of the first World Environ-
ment Day was "Only One Earth". This year, the
Republic of Korea is leading the campaign to
June 2025
in Chamiyana and aims to simplify the selection
process while streamlining the Resident Doctor
and PG/SS policies.
Lastly, the cabinet approved the reorganisation
of development blocks in parts of Kangra and
Hamirpur districts — specifically Sulah, Bhawar-
na, Lambagaon, and Bhoranj — to enhance local
administrative accessibility for residents.
Source- https://www.business-standard.com/
spread awareness with a focus on ending plastic
pollution globally.
The theme for this year is "Beat Plastic Pollu-
tion". The official campaign website says, "Plas-
tic pollution permeates every corner of the
planet—even in our bodies in the form of micro-
plastics. World Environment Day 2025 calls for
collective action to tackle plastic pollution." Plas-
tics are one of the biggest hazards today, be it
for the environment or for your health. It has se-
vere health impacts and therefore, it is important
to reduce the usage of plastics. Here are some
easy changes you can make in your daily life to
reduce your plastic waste.
Reusable water bottle
Single-use plastic bottles are one of the most
commonly discarded plastic items. Invest in a
good-quality reusable bottle. It can help you
stay hydrated on the go while reducing the need
to buy bottled water.
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