EPA Punjab | Pakistan

LAHORE: Punjab’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday launched its first skimming boat designed to remove plastic waste from canals and rivers, in a major step towards tackling plastic pollution. The boat will begin operations as a pilot project in the Lahore Canal, marking the introduction of a technology-based solution to address water pollution in the province. EPA Punjab officials said the skimming boat, with a waste collection bin installed at its front, would play a vital role in collecting floating plastic waste from waterways, supporting the province’s broader campaign against plastic pollution. They noted that the pilot project would help assess the effectiveness of the technology before its potential expansion to other canals and rivers across Punjab. The announcement was made during a seminar held in Lahore on Friday to mark Plastic Bag Free Day. Parliamentary Secretary for Environment Kanwal Liaqat attended the event as chief guest, while EPA Punjab’s Director General (DG) Dr Imran Hami...