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MCOP5 Challenge Report
AMITY GLOBAL SCHOOL
GURUGRAM
Participants: Anjani, Ansh, Ayati, Jiya, Kiara
Target: Campaigning to enhance plastic waste management in
and around our school and reducing the use of single use
plastic.
(August 24’ - November 24’)
August
SURVEY ON PLASTIC USAGE
The survey was conducted to understand the usage patterns and
environmental impact of single-use plastics within Gurugram potential
interest in alternatives.
This report will present an overview of survey results and highlight key
findings that could inform community efforts to reduce plastic waste and
encourage sustainable practices.
This survey was conducted online, allowing broad accessibility and
convenience for respondents. Using a structured questionnaire, we
gathered responses from a sample of around 300 residents across
various neighborhoods within the city. The online format facilitated
anonymous feedback, encouraging honest responses about single-use
plastic usage and its perceived impact.
The following is the analysis of this survey:
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waste. However, a significant
20-30 portion 61%
15% majority.
has yet to act, indicating the need
for increased awareness and
incentives for sustainable practices. This pie chart shows the frequency of
Usage of single single-use plastic usage. Most people
use plastic (45%) use it weekly, while 33% use it
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that while some communities are
actively addressing plastic waste,
others may lack initiatives or
The pie chart indicates that 80% of
respondents would consider
shopping online more if it helped
Would you consider shopping
online more if it helped reduce
plastic bag use?
No
20%
Yes
80%
PLASTIC REDUCTION PLEDGE
The students of the MCOP5 Challenge have taken a collective pledge to
reduce single-use plastics within Gurugram, aiming to promote
sustainability and lessen our environmental impact. This initiative was
driven by a desire to combat the growing issue of plastic waste, which is
harmful to the planet. By taking this
pledge, our school community
committed to making a tangible
difference in reducing plastic waste
on campus.
Since the pledge was made, we
have already begun to see positive
changes. There has been a
noticeable decrease in the use of
plastic bottles, as many students
now bring their own reusable options. The school cafeteria has also
shifted toward more eco-friendly practices, replacing plastic cutlery
with reuseable alternatives. Beyond waste reduction, the pledge has
sparked a wider conversation about sustainability, with students actively
seeking out ways to reduce their environmental footprint both at school
and at home. While there are still challenges, such as overcoming habits
and finding sustainable packaging solutions, the pledge has brought our
school together in a shared effort to protect the environment for future
generations.
September
AWARENESS PLAY
As part of our efforts to raise awareness about reducing single-use
plastic, the students of the MCOP5 Challenge performed a play for the
primary school students titled Pete the Plastic Bottle: A Hero's
Journey. In the play, Pete, a once-discarded plastic bottle, discovers the
negative impact of plastic waste on the environment and decides to act.
After learning about the harm caused by plastic pollution, Pete embarks
on a mission to show everyone that even a small, seemingly useless item
can become a hero by being reused or recycled. Throughout the play,
Pete interacts with other everyday plastic items and teaches the young
audience about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling,
encouraging them to make better choices to protect the planet.
Following the performance, many students were inspired to act. Teachers
noticed a shift in behaviors, with students bringing reusable water
bottles to school and actively discussing ways to reduce plastic waste in
their daily lives. The play
sparked conversations about
sustainability both in the
classroom and at home, and
several students expressed a desire
to find alternatives to plastic products. Overall, Pete the Plastic Bottle
helped create a lasting impression, encouraging the primary students to
think critically about their environmental impact and empowering them
to become heroes by making more eco-friendly choices.
SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
Our school team, Plastic Busters,
launched a social media campaign to
promote sustainability practices
within our community. This challenge
encourages students to act for
environmental conservation, and we
chose Instagram as our platform to
share our journey. Through this account, we documented activities aimed
at inspiring peers to reconsider their use of single-use plastics.
Our campaign had several key objectives: Highlight student-led
efforts to encourage eco-friendly practices within our school, use
our platform to spread awareness about the impact of single-use
plastics and offer practical, sustainable alternatives, provide a
space for students to share ideas and learn more about
sustainable habits.
IDEAS FOR GLOBAL COLLABORATION
During a recent visit to the Netherlands Embassy, students shared
their experiences participating in the MCOP5 Challenge and discussed
the importance of global collaboration in reducing single-use plastic. The
presentation highlighted the efforts made within our school, including
educational campaigns, performances, and workshops, as well as the
positive changes seen in student behavior and the school’s practices. The
conversation then shifted to how countries can work together to
tackle plastic pollution on a larger scale. It was emphasized that
international cooperation is crucial for addressing this global issue, from
sharing innovative solutions and best practices to implementing global
policies and agreements aimed at reducing plastic waste. The students
discussed the role of governments, businesses, and individuals in
supporting initiatives like extended producer responsibility, recycling
programs, and sustainable product design. The discussion reinforced the
idea that by working together, countries can create a united front against
plastic pollution and inspire meaningful change worldwide. The video is
attached.
October
AWARENESS WORKSHOPS
A workshop was conducted to help middle schools understand the
significance of reducing single-use plastics and encourage innovative
thinking to address the issue. The session began with a presentation on
the environmental impact of plastic pollution, highlighting how single-use
plastics contribute to waste, harm wildlife, and pollute oceans. Students
were then divided into small groups to brainstorm creative solutions
and alternatives to common plastic items, such as straws, bottles,
and packaging. They were encouraged to think outside the box and
design eco-friendly alternatives or propose ways to reduce plastic
consumption in everyday life. The workshop not only educated the
students about the consequences of plastic waste but also empowered
them to contribute ideas and become part of the solution.
The impact of the workshop was evident in the enthusiasm and
engagement of the students. Many of them shared innovative ideas, such
as creating plant-based packaging or organizing school-wide initiatives to
reduce plastic use. Some students even proposed organizing a plastic-
free day at school to encourage the whole community to participate. The
workshop sparked a sense of
responsibility and creativity,
motivating students to apply their
new knowledge both at school and
at home. We noticed an increased
awareness among the students, who
began to actively discuss sustainable
practices and seek out eco-friendly
alternatives. Overall, the workshop inspired the middle schoolers to think
critically about the role they can play in reducing plastic waste and
motivated them to come up with practical solutions for a more
sustainable future.
RECYCLING PLASTIC
Out of the numerous initiatives conducted by us, recycling waste to
produce meaningful creations was one of our endeavors aimed to
promote sustainability and creativity through the repurposing of
materials meant for waste. We believe that recycling waste helps in
reducing the unnecessary requirement for landfill and expensive disposal
techniques, eventually negatively contributing to added greenhouse
gases, excessive pollution and more.
This activity supported raising environmental awareness and was a
collective effort by the entire team. To begin with, each one of us
engaged in collecting waste from our homes and bringing it to school to
cooperatively come up with thoughtful ideas to establish a noteworthy
artwork. Additionally, we were supported by other students, who also
have a clear objective of living
in a better world.
Unsurprisingly, painting and
crafting out of waste was
indeed exhilarating and
introduced in us the
unforgettable childhood artistic
skills and endless creativity.
Furthermore, the Creativity
Action Service (CAS) team at our
school helped us to establish
ties with NGO’s and other
organizations.
PAPER BAG CAMPAIGN
We worked to reduce single-use plastic through our Paper Bag
Campaign. The idea behind this campaign is simple: we make paper bags
using waste newspapers, giving them a second life and helping to
reduce both plastic and
paper waste. By turning old
newspapers into reusable
paper bags, we are
providing a sustainable
alternative to plastic
bags, which harms the
environment. These
handmade bags are being
distributed to local shops
and residents, with the
goal of encouraging
people to switch from plastic to paper, which is both recyclable
and biodegradable.
Evaluation Pictures
Recycling single use plastic
Conclusion and Acknowledgements
Through our actions we’ve successfully raised awareness and inspired
action against single-use plastic in Gurugram. The survey helped us
understand local attitudes, while the pledge campaign encouraged
residents to commit to change. Street plays brought the message to life,
and workshops taught people how to be the change. Our social media
efforts kept the momentum going, and craft sessions engaged the
community in turning waste into useful products. Together, these
initiatives have fostered a sense of responsibility, motivating more people
to reduce their plastic use and contribute to a cleaner, greener
Gurugram. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to WWF for organizing the
MCOP5 Challenge, providing us with an invaluable platform to learn and
grow. We deeply thank our chairperson, Dr.(Mrs.) Amita Chauhan and
our principal, Ms. Arti Gupta for providing us with the opportunity to
participate in the MCOP5 Challenge, fostering our growth and learning
and a special thanks to our mentor, Ms. Mehak Chawla whose guidance
and encouragement have been indispensable throughout this journey.
