BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026, at Government Hobart Higher Secondary School, Royapettah, Chennai on 6th November 2026

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As part of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026, the CPREEC EIACP PC-RP, Chennai organised a Mission LiFE awareness programme on the theme Reduce E-Waste at Government Hobart Higher Secondary School, Royapettah, Chennai on 6th November 2026.The programme aimed to sensitise students about the growing problem of electronic waste and the importance of adopting sustainable lifestyle practices through Reuse, Repair and Recycle .  Interactive sessions and discussions highlighted how extending the life of electronic gadgets, repairing instead of replacing, donating old devices, and segregating e-waste supports both personal responsibility and environmental sustainability. A total of 188 students and 5 teachers actively participated in the programme. Awareness pamphlets on Mission LiFE were distributed. The programme concluded with all participants taking the pledge to reduce e-waste, repair and reuse electronic items, and dispose of e-waste responsibly.






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