Think Before You Trash! - A Guest Lecture on Waste Management (2023-24)
Think Before You Trash! - A Guest Lecture on Waste Management (2023-24)
A guest lecture on waste management titled, “Think Before You Trash” was held at St. Mira’s
College by the Green Club on 8 th January 2024 at 12:00 noon. 165 students across all the streams
attended the guest lecture. The session was a highly enlightening featuring Mr. Firdosh
Roowala, the esteemed founder of Green Thumb, as the key speaker. Mr. Roowala delved into
crucial aspects of waste management, emphasizing the significance of waste segregation and
composting.
During the session, Mr. Roowala shed light on the adverse effects of plastic on the environment,
stressing the urgency of reducing plastic usage. He articulated the importance of proper waste
segregation as a fundamental step towards effective waste management. By elucidating practical
strategies for composting, he encouraged the audience to actively participate in waste reduction
efforts.
The session not only provided valuable insights into sustainable waste management practices but
also served as a platform for the exchange of ideas. Attendees were engaged in an interactive
Q&A session, fostering a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.
In conclusion, the Waste Management Session with Mr. Firdosh Roowala was a commendable
initiative, bringing attention to critical environmental concerns and inspiring positive action. The
session successfully educated and motivated participants to contribute towards a greener, more
sustainable future. The session ended with a promise to segregate our waste accordingly and to
acknowledge our impact on the planet and the nature that surrounds us.
