Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has called for using alternatives like jute, paper, and cloth instead of harmful polythene. Speaking at the Environment Fair, she highlighted ongoing government actions to curb plastic pollution, enforce bans on single-use plastics, and recover forest and river ecosystems. New policies, including the EPR model and 3R principles, are being implemented. She emphasized that environmental protection is vital for survival and urged active public participation in combating pollution and conserving natural resources.