The detrimental impact of plastic in our daily lives continues to be a growing concern. In a world striving for environmental consciousness, the use of single-use plastic has been widely banned, with plastic straws being replaced by more sustainable alternatives like paper or bamboo. However, it is now time to reconsider the use of plastic bags as packaging materials. Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna recently took to Twitter to share a video showcasing ‘plastic-free’ and ‘organic’ packaging methods used in Nagaland, highlighting the need for eco-friendly alternatives.
Watch The Video Here:
The post was shared on the occasion of International Plastic Bag Free Day, observed on Monday, July 3. Minister Temjen Imna’s tweet questioned, “Aaj bole toh World Plastic Bag Free Day hai kya?” (Is it World Plastic Bag Free Day today?). In the 35-second video shared by the minister, a food blogger provided a glimpse into the popular practice of plastic-free organic packaging in Nagaland. The video showcased the ingenious use of banana leaves and bamboo strips to package fruits, vegetables, and other items, as opposed to plastic bags.
Here’s How Netizens Reacted:
This packing is very important from the point of view of the environment…??????
— Priyanka Tiwari (@Priyank61019906) July 3, 2023
That’s why most of the north east states including Nagaland are environment friendly.Very rare to find organic vegetables in the market.
— Trilochan Khuntia (@Trilochankhu7) July 3, 2023
Highly appreciated ?
— Harpreet Singh ??? (@sourcezy) July 3, 2023
I always respect our north east Indian brothers and sisters, because they always protect our mother nature.
I wish that every Indian would protect our soil, water, mountains and animals like them and learn lessons from them.
Jai Hind ?? ??
— Namrata Srivastava (@Namrata38463290) July 4, 2023
वाह ??
— Prateek Pandey? (@indianprateek9) July 3, 2023
The online community responded with great appreciation for the concept of using bamboo leaves and shoots for packaging. Many expressed their belief that organic packaging should be adopted by other states as well. The positive reactions underscore the growing desire for sustainable alternatives to plastic and the need to reduce plastic waste.
The practice of using natural materials for packaging aligns with global efforts to combat plastic pollution and protect the environment. By embracing such eco-friendly alternatives, Nagaland sets an inspiring example for other regions to follow in the fight against plastic waste.
