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RAWALPINDI, Dec 01 (APP): The Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) on Monday carried out a cleanliness and anti-smog awareness drive in Union Council 79, Dhoke Munshi Khan.
According to an RWMC spokesman, the company’s communication teams interacted with shopkeepers and residents, urging them to support ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting cleanliness and reducing smog. The teams sought to reach as many community members as possible with information on precautionary steps to minimise smog-related health risks.
During the activity, RWMC staff distributed waste bags and informational leaflets, advising residents to avoid practices that generate dust and pollution. They also encouraged the use of face masks and protective glasses, along with regular water sprinkling to suppress dust. Promoting tree plantation, he added, was essential for mitigating smog and addressing broader environmental challenges.
In a public message, the RWMC appealed to citizens to refrain from burning waste or chemicals in the open, noting that such practices are a major cause of smog. The authority further reminded the public that open burning of garbage is a legal offence, as the resulting smoke and particulate matter pose serious risks to both human health and the environment.