The Hindu 11.01.2014
Lucky dip to dissuade people from using plastic products
Collection of plastic bags and cups from the public, as part of a campaign to prevent the use of banned plastic products launched by Tiruchirapalli Corporation, began at the temple town of Srirangam on Friday, on the eve of Vaikunta Ekadasi festival.
The campaign includes a lucky dip winners of which are to be awarded prizes including gold, silver coins, LED bulbs and Thirukkural books. Those handing in the plastic products to the civic authorities will be issued coupons and be eligible to participate in the lucky dip.
The lucky dip is aimed at dissuading people from using plastic products below 40 microns in thickness and littering public places with plastic wastes.
The civic body has set up collection centres at the five entrances to the temple to collect plastic bags and cups from devotees. Those handing in plastic bags were given cloth bags in return.
People handing over plastics were issued coupons with serial numbers. Lucky dip draws would be held on Friday. Apart from the top prize of a gold coin, silver coins will be given for five winners, LED bulbs for 10, and Thirukkural books for 20 winners.
