Kolkata: India Clean Air Network (ICAN) hosted a press conference to spotlight the urgent health concerns posed by plastic pollution and microplastics on Monday on the occasion of National Pollution Prevention Day.
Featuring a panel of esteemed doctors from various medical disciplines, the event shed light on the intersection of environmental sustainability and public health, emphasizing the need for immediate action.
The panel of doctors also released a critical health advisory. The health advisory provides numerous ways in which citizens, Schools, Colleges, Government and vulnerable communities can prevent impact of air pollution.
India Clean Air Network also released a report on Sustainability Assessment of ban on single use plastic in Kolkata based on a primary survey of consumers and vendors.
At the event, doctors detailed the numerous health risks linked to microplastics, including respiratory ailments, gastrointestinal issues, hormonal disruptions, and…
