According to the United Nations Organization (UNO), approximately 12 million tonnes of plastic garbage enters the waters every year. The plastic waste epidemic is evident all over the globe; animals have reportedly died after ingesting it, and it has caused damage to the soil because of microscopic plastic particles have contaminated the very soil that is used to grow our foods. Bhamla Foundation, through its environmental initiatives, is working towards curbing the plastic menace, keeping in line with the UNO initiative of ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. The programme was launched at the hands of former Hon President of India Dr. Pranab Mukherjee. “It is time for this nuisance to stop. The new initiative is aimed at reducing plastic usage and subsequently reducing pollution. As a part of the programme, the foundation will hand out bags made out of biodegradable fabrics such as cotton or jute to shopkeepers in and around the city. The foundation will encourage more people to look for alternatives to plastic, such as wood and paper. Small changes like using bamboo straws will help” said Asif Bhamla, president of the Bhamla Foundation. More than 12,000 people who attended the event pledged to discard single-use plastic. Several other volunteers created messages with the aim to beat plastic and save Mother Earth. The key highlights of the event included stalls on environmental awareness and preservation, keynote sessions by noted environmentalists and a tree sapling distribution drive. The local Residents Association Groups were also be felicitated at the event for their role in preserving the environment. About Sparkles Brand: Sparkles range of jewelry, carries on a family tradition in manufacturing jewelry by blending in the grandeur of gold and glitter of diamonds. With an objective, not only to provide off the shelf diamond jewelry in a wide array of designs but also to offer customers an affordably priced range of choices. Since we are able to provide a complete Mine-To-Market solution, our customers are benefitted with a greater price advantage with the finest craftsmanship. Today ‘Sparkles’ sells at more than 250 locations across the country. With new designs coming every month, it is only a matter of time before more cities are covered. We at ‘Sparkles’ put in every effort to meet the expectations of our customers. Total satisfaction and loyalty indicate our commitment towards better quality and customer satisfaction.   About Poddar Diamonds: Poddar Diamond Ltd is dedicated to superiority in diamond manufacturing by following the best practices of the trade and meeting the global standards in diamond trade and providing absolute customer satisfaction. Poddar Diamond Ltd was established 25 years ago. Over the years, Poddar Diamond Ltd. has grown into a reputed diamond trading house with a global presence with offices worldwide. Our core strengths of better quality and credibility are matched only by our unrivaled focused expertise in diamond manufacturing. Our diamond pricing is unmatched in the entire Mumbai diamond industry. ——-PROTON COMMUNICATIONS]]>