BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026 programme at the Grove School, Chennai on 05.11.2026

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As part of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026, the CPREEC EIACP PC-RP, Chennai organized a Mission LiFE awareness programme on the theme “Say No to Single Use Plastic” at The Grove School, Alwarpet, Chennai on 5th November 2026. The programme aimed to sensitize students about the importance of adopting sustainable and healthy food habits, with a special focus on millets as climate-resilient and nutritious food. Students were educated on the environmental and health benefits of millets, reduction of food wastage, and choosing local and seasonal foods. Interactive sessions and discussions highlighted how millet consumption supports both personal health and environmental sustainability. A total of 38 students and 3 teachers actively participated in the programme. Posters on Say no plastics – Save our Earth, Minimize plastic waste, and LiFEstyle for Environment were distributed. The programme concluded with all participants taking the pledge to avoid single use plastics.








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