World Environment Day: Celebs on how we can do our bit for a healthier tomorrow

Its World Environment Day today June 5 the day that creates awareness and highlights the steps to be taken to protect the environmentInitially recognized by the United Nations in the year 1972 World Environment Day pays emphasis on the need to protect the environment and the living beings around us Despite all that has been said and done the need to protect our environment is more than ever considering the current scenario prevailing around usOn this special occasion Television celebrities tell us about the ways in which they conserve and preserve the environmentrsquos resources while urging others to also follow suitAly Goni shares We can begin by not wasting water because we all must remember that when this pandemic is over that is the next crisis that is going to hit us hard And let me remind everyone that there is no replacement for water Hence water conservation is a must We should also stop using plastic products and it can be as simple as using paper straws in place of plastic straws using cloth bags and not plastic bags etc Also donrsquot forget to plant trees in and around where you liveNehha Pendse aka Anita Bhabi in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai shares ldquoIn simple parlance sustainable living means understanding how our lifestyle choices impact the world around us and finding ways for everyone to live better and responsibly Adopting greener practices is the way to conserve and protect our planet For example I have reduced singleuse plastic and instead go for plasticfree alternatives for my grocery and other requirements I make it a point to carry my cotton or jute bags When it comes to energy I use LED lighting or CFL bulbs instead of incandescent lighting as it is proven to last longer and saves energy Besides I also prefer natural lighting which not aids in energy conservation also allows one to get to enjoy some more sunshine These small changes in our every day habits can make us more environmentally conscious and bring about bigger changesrdquoAlso Read Ravi Bhatia World Environment Day must be given equal importanceYash Sinha who plays the role of Harsh in Zee TVrsquos Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Battii said ldquoI believe we all have become a lot more conscious today about our environment and are trying to maintain a clean healthy and safe space for other inhabitants around us At times it does become difficult to maintain the right balance considering we live in such a fastpaced world but each one of us must try to contribute their best in taking care of the ecosystem around us I have made it a strong habit to not litter anywhere outside on the road because itrsquos extremely important to have a hygienic surrounding for taking care of our environment Air pollution is a very serious concern looming over our heads today and I ensure to get my car checked for the PUC regularly This is something that every vehicle owner must practice without fail to have a cleaner breathing space At our home we also try to foster a positive and greener space around us My wife Amrapali Gupta has a lot of plants and herbs planted in our balcony which not only help in the ecosystem restoration in the smallest way but also radiate a spark of positivity around usDelnaaz IraniDelnaaz Irani says Definitely it makes a huge difference if we make a few simple lifestyle changes I feel everybody should do their little bit for the environment To be very honest I am one person who saves electricity not because the bills are heavy Itrsquos very hot these days so you need to use your AC and fans a lot especially in Mumbai But when you are out of the room donrsquot put out all the switches Water should be used only when required and avoid any wastage planting trees is one thing that I have started even in my society I am also associated with the plant tree movement Changes like the kind of utensils we use in our house I genuinely stop using plastic now I am more into stainless steel I use utensils that are environmentally friendly and healthy for us as wellPreyal Shah who plays the role of Kiara in Zee TVrsquos Apna Time Bhi Aayega said ldquoI personally believe that the healthier our ecosystems are the healthier the planet and its people will be In the last few years the number of natural calamities has increased at an alarming rate and has caused a lot of trouble and loss to the entire ecosystem At this point of time ecosystem restoration is a great step towards saving mother earth and fighting against the drastic climatic changes extinction of animals and a lot of other factors too However this will only work if everyone plays a part in it On a personal level I have always tried to keep our environment safe by planting more trees in our society or local areas I usually volunteer to be a part of the beach cleaning process and avoid littering in the rivers or ocean with any kind of waste material which I believe every individual must practice I have even stopped using any sort of plastic materials and replaced them with environment friendly products I think if each of us contributes in some minor way to minimize the harm towards nature we could really go a long way in saving the environmentAlso Read Shama Sikander plants a tree at home to celebrate World Environment DayAkansha Sharma aka Sakina Mirza in Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai shares ldquoIt is critical to protect the environment and reduce the destruction of ecosystems As the inhabitants of this planet our moral obligation is to protect the environment from pollution and other activities that lead to environmental degradation Our ecosystems provide us with many natural resources like clean air water food and much more and we must protect and give back to our environment Vehicular pollution has been a growing concern especially in metro cities Therefore I avoid using my vehicle and instead walk short distances wherever possible I also avoid using plastic and wastage of water and other natural resources As our giveback and gift to our mother nature we have decided to plant one sapling every six months There are many more things we can do for a greener and cleaner environment and let us collectively find simple ways that can help us in doing our bit for the environmentrdquoVaidika Senjaliya who plays the role of Uttara Dixit in Zee TVrsquos Tujhse Hai Raabta said ldquoI am a farmerrsquos granddaughter and hailing from a farmerrsquos family I totally understand why taking care of the environment is so important I love gardening and have lots of plants in my house I make sure I water them as and when required and take care of them like my babies Honestly having plants in your house radiates very refreshing and positive energy I still remember back when I was a kid I had planted a tiny mango plant on my farm and even today when I visit my grandfather he always tells me that the plant has grown into a tree and provides the sweetest and ripe mangoes Every year I make sure that I get mangoes from that same tree I believe it is everyonersquos responsibility to take care and maintain our environment by planting trees in their society and in the area around and also by substituting other materials for plastic There are a lot of trees in the city that nobody is taking care of and are almost drying up people should volunteer to water them and maintain themrdquoAmit SarinAmit Sarin says Small changes lead to big differences in the quality of our lives and a better tomorrow for the generations to come The things that we follow at home I will say the same to others Use a cycle to reduce usage of cars that run on oils to avoid harmful emission of smoke that adds to the pollution Choose locally grown organic fruits and vegetables plant a tree or few in your yard or terrace Growing your own vegetables provides countless benefits Think how you can reuse water and most importantly say no to plastic bagsPulkit Bangia who plays the role of Vikram in Zee TVrsquos Apna Time Bhi Aayega said ldquoI feel as humans we are still not concerned about the wellbeing of our planet and continue to exploit the resources available rather than using them in an ecofriendly manner We must realize that during the tough COVID times it was air that we fought for and tomorrow it may be water if we donrsquot learn how to conserve and protect the ocean around us We are the ones who are killing marine life by dumping toxic waste in the ocean and polluting the air with extensive usage of luxurious cars and giant factories Despite all the efforts taken I feel there is also a lack of awareness towards recycling and switching over to more sustainable items on a regular basis I have made it a habit to reduce the consumption of plastic and switch over to bamboo material and also avoid excessive usage of paper by switching over to electronics Most importantly the shift to electric cars over CNG can definitely help in restricting the current air pollution levels For every tree cut three more should be planted and people must realize that it is us who can rectify our mistakes So it is my humble request to every person that even if itrsquos the tiniest step towards creating a healthy environment letrsquos take it and give ourselves and our families a better and healthier place to live inAlso Read Why sustainability is in fashionVijayendra KumeriaVijayendra Kumeria who plays the lead in Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha shares Recycle and reuse should be our motto At home we mostly use organic and biodegradable products as much as possible We also have a small garden and my daughter is being taught how to nurture plants why she should not throw waste on the street but only in a dustbin We donrsquot waste water rather reuse water in many ways Taps are never kept running while we are brushing or washing our face and handsMannat Murgai who plays the role of Roli in Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti shared ldquoI have always been very active for World Environment Day since my school takes us out to plant trees on this very day Even I have been planting trees at my home ever since I got to know about the importance of restoring our environment I think we all should not only plant trees but also make sure we donrsquot use plastics or throw any kind of waste on the roads since it not only creates an untidy space but is also very harmful to the street animals Irsquom doing my bit every day and I keep asking my friends to also participate in keeping the environment clean Since global warming is also an after effect of pollution I think like other countries we should also start using cycles and avoid excessive use of vehicles There are so many things we all can do to improve our ecosystemrdquoAlso Read Bhumi Pednekar Wouldnrsquot want to raise my kids in polluted world