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RAWALPINDI, Nov 05 (APP): The Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) on Wednesday carried out a cleanliness and anti-smog awareness campaign in Union Council-74, Shakrail, as part of its ongoing efforts to curb environmental pollution.
According to an RWMC spokesperson, communication teams visited various educational institutions, urging students and teachers to play their role in raising public awareness about the importance of cleanliness and precautionary measures to prevent smog.
The teams also visited local markets, where they distributed waste bags and informative leaflets among shopkeepers and residents. Citizens were advised to sprinkle water to reduce dust, use face masks and protective glasses, and actively participate in maintaining hygiene in their surroundings.
The spokesperson stressed that tree plantation plays a vital role in mitigating smog and improving air quality. He added that the company’s outreach activities aimed to educate as many people as possible on how to safeguard themselves and their environment.
In a public message, the RWMC appealed to citizens to refrain from burning waste or chemicals in the open, warning that such practices are a major cause of smog. The company reminded the public that burning garbage constitutes a legal offence, as the resulting smoke and dust severely harm both the environment and human health.