The concept of ‘Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE) was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP26 in Glasgow on 1st November 2021, urging the global community of individuals and institutions to make LiFE a global movement of “mindful and deliberate consumption, rather than mindless and destructive consumption” in order to protect the environment. As part of LiFE, everyone has the responsibility to live a life that enhances and protects the planet. Those who live in harmony with the planet are recognized as Pro Planet People.

8th Day Action: Switch off vehicle engines at red lights and railway crossings

Do you know?
a. Vehicular pollution can be reduced by 15-20 per cent if commuters turn off their vehicle engines while waiting at traffic signals.
b. Vehicular pollution can be reduced by 15-20 per cent if commuters turn off their vehicle engines while waiting at traffic signals. Since each vehicle spends at least an estimated 15 to 20 minutes at traffic signals per day in the city, switching off the engine could lead to savings of around 200 ml of fuel per day amounting to a possible reduction in fuel expenses.
c. There could be a reduction of 1.4 tonnes in PM 10 and 0.4 tonnes in PM 2.5 levels if 10 lakh vehicles became part of the campaign.

Citizens are invited to share their photographs while performing each action.

Last Date of submission 8th November 2022

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