Shillong, Sept 26: The Meghalaya‟s SE Organic BagTM was launched in the Manipur state today during a Workshop organized on “Plastic Pollution: Problem and Solution” at Rayburn College, Churachandpur, Manipur.
The launch was done by Shri T. Pankhanlian, Chairman of ADCC, Churachandpur in presence of Shri T Gangte, M.C.S , ADC, Churachandpur, Prof. N. Mohendro Singh, Chairman, State Planning Board Steering Committee, Rev. Dr. K P Tombing, Principal, Rayburn College, and Dr. Vaiphei. Shri K. H. T. Singh, Scientist „C‟ from Manipur Pollution Control Board was also present among the other state officials.
Mr Vivek Kumar and Shri Napoleon S Mawphniang, Co-founders and Directors of Saindur Enviro was present in the launch. Shri Vivek Kumar delivered a presentation how plastic is causing damage to environment and human life. He mentioned that „plastic ubiquitous and something which mother nature cannot digest‟.
He showed the statistics on use of plastics worldwide annually and also informed about the problems which plastics has caused over time. He talked on how Saindur Enviro took the challenge of fighting against plastic pollution with SE Organic BagTM . SE Organic BagTM is 100% compostable carry bag and packaging material which is a very promising solution to plastic pollution.
It gets composted in maximum 180 days under compostable conditions and is certified by CPCB, Govt. of India and is in compliance with ISO 17088. SE Organic BagTM was first launched in North-east by Honb‟le CM of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad Sangma on World Environment Day this year.
The authorities of Manipur appreciated the effort and mentioned that this will definitely help in fighting plastic pollution in the state and achieving the dream of Plastic free India of our Honb‟le Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Shri T. Pankhanlian said that “SE Organic BagTM‟ is one very promising alternative to plastic and will help in saving our environment from plastic pollution.
The Scientist from Manipur Pollution Control Board, Shri K. H. T. Singh said that SE Organic BagTM will not only help us in fighting plastic pollution in the state, but will also prove to be a much more eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags.
