Parwaaz launches `Love your Environment…Go Green Campaign’ to create awareness for a Green Future among the youth
Mumbai/Thane: February 8, 2013: As the country’s youth are busy preparing for the
upcoming Valentine’s Day on February 14, Thane-based Parwaaz Multifoundation (a
not-for-profit NGO) has launched a unique social media campaign `Love
your Environment…Gift a Tree to your loved ones on Valentine’s Day’ to create awareness about a
Green Future among young people. There is an alarming amount of carbon produced by individuals, public and
private sector organizations, and offsetting that carbon footprint by planting trees,
supporting renewable energy, buying carbon credits, and practicing other energy
conservation strategies even at an individual level can make
a huge difference to climate change. We should all respond to the climate
change challenge by going carbon neutral.
Explaining how one can make his or her
contribution, Rana says “Going carbon-neutral is an easy way to take individual
responsibility for the greenhouse gas emissions we create every time we drive
our cars, travel in a plane, or switch on our computers. It is based on the
principle that, since climate change is a global problem, an emission reduction
made elsewhere has the same positive effect as one made locally.”
“At the national level, we must develop a clean, renewable
energy plan for India through the Energy
Futures-focused projects. At the local level, we need to encourage friendly
competition to see which regions can adopt the best climate policies through
various campaigns. For
individuals, we must offer resources on how to go carbon-neutral at home and at work” Mr Rana added
Shri Vikas Joshi, President, Parwaaz added “One’s individual actions do make a difference, even to big,
serious problems like climate change. But sometimes knowing where to start can
be challenging. Parwaaz is committed to make it easy for the our citizens.
The Parwaaz team will help find some of the most effective ways to reduce
climate impact. One may start with just one or two, or try to do as many as one
can!”
Go Green in your commuting
Transportation causes about 25-30 per cent of India’s
greenhouse gas emissions, so walk, and cycle or take transit whenever you
can. You’ll save money and get into better shape! If you can’t go
car-free, try car-pooling or car-sharing, and use the smallest, most fuel-efficient
vehicle possible.
Be energy efficient
If you already switch off lights—what’s next? Change light
bulbs to compact fluorescents or LEDs. Unplug computers, TVs and other
electronics when not in use. Wash clothes in cold or warm (not hot) water.
Dryers are energy hogs, so hang dry when you can. Install a programmable
thermostat. Look for the Energy Star® label when buying new appliances.
Trim your waste
Garbage buried in landfills produces methane, a potent
greenhouse gas. Keep stuff out of landfills by composting kitchen scraps and
garden trimmings, and recycling paper, plastic, metal and glass. Let
store managers and manufacturers know you want products with minimal or
recyclable packaging
Fly less
Air travel leaves behind a huge carbon footprint. Before you
book your next airline ticket, consider greener options such as buses or
trains, or try vacationing closer to home. You can also stay in touch with
people by video-conferencing, which saves time as well as travel and
accommodation costs.
Get involved
Take a few minutes to contact your political representatives
and the media to tell them you want immediate action on climate change.
Remind them that reducing greenhouse gas emissions will also build healthier
communities, spur economic innovation and create new jobs. And the next time you’re
at the polling booth, vote for politicians who support effective climate
policies.
Eat wisely
Buy organic and locally grown foods. Avoid processed items.
Grow some of your own food. And eat low on the food chain—at least one
meat-free meal a day—since 18 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions come from
meat and dairy production.
Let polluters pay
Carbon taxes make polluting activities more expensive and
green solutions more affordable, allowing energy-efficient businesses and
households to save money. They are one of the most effective ways to reduce
India’s climate impact. If your region doesn’t have a carbon tax, ask your MP
and MLA to implement one.
Get informed & Educate
Follow the latest news about climate change. Host a
presentation for your community or workplace
Support and donate
Many organizations, including Parwaaz, are working hard to reduce
damage to the environment and find solutions for climate change and rely on
financial support from committed citizens like you.
By taking these tips to heart, you'll help the climate, reduce
your energy use, save money and improve your neighborhood — all at the same
time! You'll feel great about making a positive change in the world, and you'll
inspire friends and family to do the same. Together, we can turn down the heat on climate change!!!.
About Parwaaz Multifoundation
Parwaaz
is a not-for-profit NGO, based in Thane, near Mumbai, Maharashtra. Parwaaz was
founded on November 25, 2009, by a group of like-minded friends who wanted to
contribute to humanity with the broad vision of `A GREEN
FUTURE… A SAFE Future’
Under Green Future projects Parwaaz creates awareness and encourages the habit of saving environment at individual level.
Under Humanitarian Mission of Saving Life and Serving Society, the
Parwaaz team came up with an Idea and named it as “ROSHANDAAN- Taaki Lau
Jalti Rahe” with the objective of keeping FLAME of social service burning bright. Under Humanitarian Mission Parwaaz has recently launched a new initiative “JEEVANDAAN” to help the people who are economically weak and need urgent financial support during times such as critical illnesses, etc…Parwaaz provides help to such people by collecting funds from its committed members, friends, colleagues, employers, neighbours’, etc…
The simple but difficult concept behind the idea of Parwaaz's young team is based on the principle of “No more passing the Buck.....Buck Stops with Me for BEING a RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN”.
Projects and Campaigns
On January 17, 2010 The Parwaaz team launched a public awareness campaign “Aao Bhavishya Bachayen” to make people aware and encourage them to save water, energy and keep their surroundings neat & clean. The team organized a stage show on Green Future, which gave the young team a decent and encouraging beginning.
The simple but difficult concept behind the idea of Parwaaz's young team is based on the principle of “No more passing the Buck.....Buck Stops with Me for BEING a RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN”.
Projects and Campaigns
On January 17, 2010 The Parwaaz team launched a public awareness campaign “Aao Bhavishya Bachayen” to make people aware and encourage them to save water, energy and keep their surroundings neat & clean. The team organized a stage show on Green Future, which gave the young team a decent and encouraging beginning.
In addition to this, Parwaaz team also felt a need to make
contributions for economically weaker sections of society, who often suffer
because of unavailability of timely support. In June 2010 Parwaaz initiated
“Shahapur Shikshan Abhiyaan” and supported students from underprivileged
sections by donating books, pens, pencils and cash.
In July 2010 Pawaaz organized an art competition event “Chitrakala Spardha” for small children. The subject was “Environment” and
children in the 5-14 age groups made paintings to teach environment to the
world.
In 2011 and 2012 Prawaaz team took up several projects like Lokpal Awareness (initiative was taken to educate and make people aware of the differences between Team Anna & Govt bill), Tree Plantation, Ek Paaul Majya Udyanasathi, World Environment Day " Global Warming and Climate Change" awareness campaigns among others.
Future Plans
The buoyant response from supporters has encouraged Parwaaz to undertake more projects such as "Aao Bharat Banayen" and in the areas of health, free education and environment protection.
In 2011 and 2012 Prawaaz team took up several projects like Lokpal Awareness (initiative was taken to educate and make people aware of the differences between Team Anna & Govt bill), Tree Plantation, Ek Paaul Majya Udyanasathi, World Environment Day " Global Warming and Climate Change" awareness campaigns among others.
Future Plans
The buoyant response from supporters has encouraged Parwaaz to undertake more projects such as "Aao Bharat Banayen" and in the areas of health, free education and environment protection.
Parwaaz
aims to become a pan-India NGO with committed band of volunteers who will
spearhead environment-protection initiatives highlighting the critical need for
protecting the environment. Parwaaz mission is to also support economically
weaker sections of society, who often suffer because of unavailability of
timely support. Parwaaz seeks to create a
network and community of committed donors spread across the country who can
alleviate the suffering of weaker sections by providing timely support. To help
as many as is humanly possible and without discrimination on the basis of
religion, caste, creed, race, gender, etc.
For More Information Please Contact: Parwaaz Multifoundation…
Vikas Joshi/Yusuf Pathan/9930372436/9594115930/9029055829
parwaazmultifoundation@gmail.com, aryanpremrana@gmail.com
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