Young Voices, Green Choices: BTF’s Plastic-Free Day in Action

At Boddhi Tree Foundation, we believe in teaching not just subjects but also the values that shape a better future. As part of this mission, I recently shared an idea with our board members, Sir Deepak Nanda and Ma’am Kavita Khare—to celebrate International Plastic Free Day on 3rd July with the children we teach online. The idea was warmly received, and with the support of our dedicated teaching team, we turned it into a meaningful day full of learning, awareness, and creativity.

This year’s global theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution,” became the heart of our classroom efforts. Our goal was to help children understand the dangers of plastic, and at the same time, show them practical, eco-friendly alternatives they could use in daily life. Across different classes and states, students took part in a range of hands-on and thoughtful activities—writing pledges, creating posters, and turning waste into useful crafts.

A Glimpse into Student Contributions:

Lakshay (Class 4, Delhi)turned leftover plastic into beautiful art. He made a craft tree, photo frame, and pen holder, proving that even waste can have purpose. His poster urged others to say no to plastic and protect the Earth with simple, kind actions.

Anushka (Class 6, Delhi) wrote a touching essay on Anti-Plastic Day and shared a powerful message: “We must all work together to protect our Earth by reducing plastic use.” She reused a plastic bottle to make a pen holder and wrote a decorated pledge promising to use eco-friendly bags and inspire others to do the same.

Sanjana (Class 6, Delhi) shared her creativity through two colourful posters—“Say No to Plastic” and “Stop Using Plastic, Save the Environment.” She also wrote a heartfelt pledge to live more sustainably and protect nature.

Manish Nishad (Class 7, Chhattisgarh) drew a meaningful picture showing why we should stop using plastic bags and choose cloth or paper alternatives instead—for a cleaner and greener tomorrow.

Akshad (Class 8, Chhattisgarh) made smart, eco-conscious choices. He opted for steel plates over plastic, cloth bags instead of polythene, and steel bottles in place of disposables. He also made a creative craft using pistachio shells, showing that even natural waste can be reused in thoughtful ways.

Md Mursal (Class 10, Jammu & Kashmir)wrote a powerful pledge to reuse, recycle, and reduce plastic wasteas much as possible. His words showed a quiet but determined commitment to caring for the planet.
Aviral Chauhan (Class 10, Uttarakhand) pledged to be a responsible citizen of Earth, working towards a plastic-free future through small, meaningful actions and greater awareness.

To make these activities truly impactful, our committed teaching team—Ma’am Nithya Suresh, Ma’am Kohima Agarwal, Sir Tarun Pathak, Sir Sumit Khariyat, Sir Chetan Pant, and myself —guided and encouraged students throughout. We also made sure that every student read their pledges aloud during class to strengthen their commitment and inspire their peers.

This celebration was not just a one-day event—it was a powerful reminder of our collective role in protecting the environment. Through creativity, awareness, and hands-on learning, our students took a meaningful step toward this year’s global goal—to Beat Plastic Pollution.

These were not just creative tasks—they were powerful learning experiences. Through writing pledges, drawing posters, and reusing waste, students gained a deeper understanding of the harmful effects of plastic. They learned that:

• Small choices, like using cloth bags or reusing bottles, can protect the environment.
• Their voices and actions matter, no matter how young they are.
• They can spread awareness at home and in their communities.
• Being responsible citizens means thinking before using, and choosing wisely for the future.

Most importantly, our students learned that change begins with them—and that every step, no matter how small, can help beat plastic pollution.

At Boddhi Tree Foundation, we are proud to raise not just students, but also thoughtful citizens and future change-makers.

Let’s continue working together—for a cleaner, greener, and plastic-free Earth.