Prevent Plastics Myanmar, together with Kokkoya Organics, hosted Green Festival 2023 on the 24, 25, and 26 of February.
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Waste management is a growing concern in many parts of the world, particularly in rural areas where resources and infrastructure may be limited. However, with the support of Prevent Plastics Myanmar and Thant Myanmar's rural waste management team, some communities are making great strides in addressing this issue. One such success story can be found in Koon Pha Lar Village in Nyaung Oo, Mandalay.
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The campaign began with a trial initiative at the Yankin evening market in Yangon. Vendors at the market often use plastic bags to package fresh produce, but with the cost of plastic increasing, the burden falls on the vendors. To help support the vendors and reduce plastic waste, Prevent Plastics launched the "No Thank You" campaign, requesting vendors to put up a poster featuring the message "Your refusal toward one plastic bag can help support the vendor to save up nine kyats."
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The Edutainment approach to behavioural #SWITCH in Myanmar is a great example of how creativity and innovation can be used to address important issues like environmental protection. Through a combination of education and entertainment, the program aims to promote awareness and encourage personal behavioural change to prevent littering and the excessive use of single-use plastics.
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The success of the waste management system in Koe Lone Village serves as an inspiration for other rural communities in Myanmar to take steps towards sustainable waste management. Communities can work towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.
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The video below portrays how our future stars at Phaung Daw Oo actively participate in environmental conservation activities.
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