A ‘Steely’ Commitment
The fight against non-biodegradable plastic is necessary and urgent. Residents of Bengaluru’s Whitefield have an innovative strategy to create awareness and take up the war cry, with the Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) challenge. WHAT IS #BYOC? People are asked to carry their own steel glasses, plates or containers instead of using plastic or paper cutlery. Participants are requested to post pictures on social media, with their steel cups, using #BYOC. The brain-child behind this campaign, Rishita Sharma, is the co-founder of ‘Rent-a-Cutlery’ and ‘Green Utsav’ . She began the challenge on October 6, urging locals in Bengaluru to give […]
