SEPA DG’s plea on World Environment Day

ISLAMABAD
On World Environment Day, Director General of the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) Waqar Hussain Phulpoto Thursday stressed the importance of adopting sustainable practices, including the use of cloth bags to mitigate environmental harm.
In a candid conversation with a local news channel, SEPA’s Waqar Hussain Phulpoto warned of the disastrous impact of plastic pollution and urged a complete overhaul of current practices in favor of environmentally friendly alternatives. The government is set to launch rigorous initiatives to enforce a ban on plastic bags, and media awareness is essential to spread the message, he said.
DG SEPA Waqar Hussain Phulpoto stated that plastic bags pose a significant threat to the environment, causing choking of waterways, entangling and killing wildlife and contributing to litter and pollution.
He emphasized that the government is committed to taking strict initiatives to discourage plastic bag use and promote eco-friendly alternatives, with media awareness being a crucial component of this effort.Let us pledge to work together to safeguard the environment and ensure a sustainable future for our planet,’ he urged.
“On this World Environment Day, I urge everyone to join hands in protecting our planet and promoting sustainable practices. Let’s work together to address environmental challenges and create a better future for generations to come,’ said Waqar Hussain Phulpoto, Director General of SEPA.”
This day every year highlights the urgent need for collective action to address the environmental crises of our time, he emphasized.

“’Plastic pollution is a triple threat, worsening climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The staggering reality is that millions of tons of plastic waste enter our oceans and waterways each year, while micro plastics also pollute our soil,’ he highlighted.”