The Department of Food Science and Processing Management organized an Outreach Program (SLCS Samaaj Seva) on “Be Part of The Solution, Not the Pollution” on 17.08.2022 between 10.00am-12.00pm at Town Hall Road, Madurai on the theme “Plastic Free Environment”. This program is arranged to enable the students to examine the role of product packaging and resources and identify the packaging materials and its hazards. The main aim of “Anti-Plastic Abhiyan” is to create awareness on banned single use plastic products among the sellers and buyers in order to protect the environment from the harmful effect caused by the same. Our students created awareness among the people to avoid plastic use and start using Paper Straws and Cloth Carry Bags. The students spread awareness not only on the harmful effects of plastic but also on the effect of chemicals present in it and also on bottles, which can cause health hazards. They encouraged the benefits of using eco-friendly products in order to reduce the pollution. Students were able to inculcate eco-consciousness among the young generation which would contribute to the benefit of the society for a healthy life.Through this activity, students made the people aware on the limitations of different packaging materials, when it comes to direct contact with various food items. Totally 13 students participated and 20 members got benefited from this activity.
