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ICRISAT celebrates Earth Day, Commits to Reduced Plastic Use

Hyderabad, Apr 21 (UNI) In recognition of Earth Day 2024, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), a pioneering, international scientific research for development organization, specializing in improving dryland farming and agri-food systems, has taken another noteworthy step towards strengthened environmental stewardship by launching a significant waste and plastic pollution reduction initiative at its headquarters in Hyderabad.
The new thrust was kicked off during an awareness session recently, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable practices in waste management, the Institute said in a release here on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jacqueline Hughes, Director General of ICRISAT, said "In a week, we will eliminate all single-use plastic items across our campus, and minimize the use of any disposable plastic items. This action underlines our commitment to this year's Earth Day theme, Planet vs. Plastics."
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