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EHS ALERT
Vol-1, Issue 01

June 03, 2011

EHS QUOTE: We can always restart work - we cannot eliminate an accident after it has happened.

EHS GOAL: ZERO INCIDENTS

The earth, the air, the land and the water are not an inheritance
from our forefathers but a loan from our children. So we have to
handover to them at least as it was handed over to us
M.K.GANDHI
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY-2011
Background
World Environment Day (WED) was established by the United Nations General Assembly to mark the opening of the
1972 Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Celebrating WED is about the inspirational power of
individual actions that collectively become an exponential force for positive change. WED thematic celebrations have
in the past included caring for the earth and water, the ozone layer, climate change, desertification and sustainable
development, to mention a few. WED is celebrated around the world in many ways, including street rallies, bicycle
parades, green concerts, essay and poster competitions in schools, tree planting, recycling efforts, clean-up
campaigns and much more.

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Why celebrate World Environment Day?
When we see or experience the negative effects of climate change and environmental
degradation, it is easy to blame others - governments for not prioritizing environmental policy;
corporate organizations for raising greenhouse gas emissions; NGOs for not lobbying strongly
enough for the environment; and individuals for not taking action. World Environment Day however
is a day we should put aside our differences and instead celebrate the achievements weve made
towards protecting the environment. By celebrating WED, we remind ourselves and others of the
importance of caring for our environment. Remember that every action counts, so Join the
movement every year, everywhere, and everyone!

Theme: Forests
2011 has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Forests. World
Environment Day this year will reinforce this global concern with the official tagline

Forests: Nature at Your Service.

Linking WED to forests however should not limit or stop you from celebrating your other
environmental achievements. After all, every positive environmental action has an impact, and part
of the fun is finding creative ways to link your activity to forests and there are many.

Interesting forest facts

Forests

are home to 80% of terrestrial biodiversity.

Forests cover 31% of total land area.
The livelihoods of 1.6 billion people depend on forests.
Forests provide a home to more than 300 million people

What can you do?

You can do your part for the environment by doing any or all of the following:
Plant a tree in your surrounding
Consider using less paper: While taking printouts think whether it is necessary
Make habit of switching off the electrical appliances when not in use
Consider using a shopping bag instead of plastic bags
There are numerous suggestions but we suggest you to choose one which you can make your
habit.
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M N RAHMAN
EHS DEPARTMENT
PHONE: 0124-4996847
MOBILE : +91 9560098967
E mail: najibur.rahman@ttps.toshiba-india.com

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