WCC Goes Green: Eco Club Leads the Way
- Rivett '25
- Nov 4, 2025
- 2 min read
Ohanna Cathirine, III BA English
Over a hundred students from the Eco Club of WCC conducted an environmental awareness programme titled “Green Warriors” on July 31st, 2025. The event focused on promoting sustainable practices and discouraging the use of single-use plastics.
A total of 140 students participated in the event. The programme was led by two esteemed speakers, Dr. Somasundar and Dr. John David, who are experts in environmental science and sustainability.
The students also participated in a rally around campus and took a pledge to reduce single-use plastics and to spread awareness about this.
During their speeches, both guests emphasised the harmful impact of single-use plastics on the environment. They explained how plastics do not decompose easily and continue to pollute land and water bodies for decades.
They also spoke about how harmful plastic is to cows, as they eat not just the food from the plastic bags but the bags as well. The speakers encouraged students to adopt eco-friendly alternatives such as cloth bags and the traditional ‘manja pai’ (yellow bags), which are reusable and biodegradable.
A major highlight of the event was the rally conducted within the campus, where students raised slogans and carried posters. They were joined by the Principal, Dr. Lilian I Jasper, the staff coordinators of Eco Club, and the chief guests. The energy and enthusiasm of the participants made the rally a vibrant and effective medium to communicate the message of sustainability.
The pledge to reduce the use of plastic in daily life, promote cloth bags, and educate others about the importance of environmental protection was another highlight of this event. This symbolic act reinforced the commitment of WCC to lead by example in building a cleaner and greener community, in keeping with the college motto ‘Lighted to Lighten’.
Students asked the speakers doubts about ‘decomposable plastics’ and ‘micro plastics’. They also showed their ‘recycled bags’ made in the previous session. The bags were made out of cloth that was no longer used at home and were made more attractive with fabric painting.
Overall, “Green Warriors” was a successful initiative that not only informed but also inspired students to take meaningful action toward environmental conservation.
