# Mangaluru civic body urges eco-friendly Nagarapanchami

2026-08-14T11:15:32+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has urged residents to celebrate Nagarapanchami in an eco-friendly manner by avoiding single-use plastics. The civic body's campaign asks people to use reusable materials such as cloth bags, banana leaves, and steel utensils during the festival. MCC's appeal is part of its ongoing efforts to protect the environment. The Deccan Herald reports that the corporation wants to reduce the plastic waste generated during religious celebrations.

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- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/mangaluru/nagarapanchami-mangaluru-cc-urges-residents-to-celebrate-it-eco-friendly-by-avoiding-single-use-plastics-4111023>

Tags: environment, Mangaluru City Corporation, Nagarapanchami, single-use plastic
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