MINGORA: Visitors here on Tuesday took keen interest in an exhibition of decoration items made of used plastic bottles by students.

The exhibition was organised by the students and teachers of SPS College. A large number of visitors from all walks of life visited the exhibition and took keen interest in the decoration items made of used plastic bottles.

The organisers said that the activity was meant to create awareness among people regarding clean environment and a sense of creativity among students. They said that the activity was essential not only for the students but also for all walks of life so that they could refrain from polluting the environment by throwing plastic bags and other items after using them.

“Plastic made items like bottles, polythene bags etc are the major causes of pollution of environment in our area. Through this activity, we want to help minimise environmental pollution and create useful decoration items of the used plastic bottles and other stuff,” said Parwanat Khan, the principal of the college.

The students said that they not only learnt about environmental degradation caused by plastic made items but also learnt how to reuse them in decorative items.

“People should not throw plastic bottles and other stuff into garbage. I want them to recycle the plastic items and use them for making useful decoration items, which they can display in their houses but can also gift them to their friends and relatives,” said Anas Khan, an 8th grader.

Mohammad Awais, another student, said that every student in the country must know about the recycling of plastic items by using their creative skills.

The students and teachers, who participated in the plastic recycling exhibition, said that the world was faced with different types of pollution in which plastic bags and bottles were creating environmental crisis and contributed to climate change.

“We can see that the students have made so many beautiful items from used plastic stuff. The items are so attractive and eye-catching that they can easily be sold in market,” Hira Ali, a teacher, told Dawn.

Published in Dawn, February 12th, 2020