Pherzawl: Schools under the Zonal Education Office (ZEO), Pherzawl, observed BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week through a series of awareness activities aimed at promoting sustainable food practices, reducing plastic use and managing e-waste.
The activities were organised under the themes “Sustainable Food”, “Say No to Plastics” and “Reduce E-Waste”, with a focus on encouraging students to adopt environmentally responsible habits.
Awareness programmes on food-waste reduction and composting were conducted at P Hmunte High School, Kangreng High School and Talan Primary School. The programmes highlighted the importance of minimising food wastage and promoting composting as an effective way to manage organic waste.
At Thanlon Govt. Higher Secondary School, awareness activities on alternatives to plastic and the “Say No to Plastics” campaign were organised, including initiatives to promote plastic-free school campuses.
Teachers and students actively participated in the programmes, extending their cooperation and support for the successful conduct of the activities.
The initiatives formed part of the observance of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week, highlighting the role of educational institutions in fostering environmental awareness and encouraging sustainable practices among students and the wider community.
