Shillong Jun 5: Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma launched Organic Bags made of 100 per cent biodegradable material, which decomposed easily, and reduced environmental pollution caused by plastic carry bags.

The organic bags was launched at St. Edmund’s School, Shillong on the occasion of World Environment Day on Wednesday in the presence of MBMA CEO, Dr. Vijay Kumar D, Director, MBDA Aiban Swer, and Principal, St. Edmund’s School.

Known as ‘SE organic bags’, these bags were manufactured by Saiñdur Enviro Private Limited. Vivek Kumar, Wansuk Lapasam and Napoleon Mawphniang are Co-founders and Directors of Saiñdur Enviro Pvt. Ltd (Shillong).

Earlier, Kumar introduced SE Organic Bags to the guests present and explained that SE Organic Bags are 100% compostable bags and is a promising alternative to polythene carry bags.

He also informed that SE Organic Bags will be available in all sizes, ranging from kwai packets to shopping bags of different shape and sizes and garbage bags upto 15 kg holding capacity, all compostable.

After launching the SE Organic Bags, Sangma congratulated the Saiñdur Enviro team for this initiative as this can solve the pollution problem related to plastic carry bags in Meghalaya.

The Chief Minister encouraged the use of SE Organic Bags to fight against the problem of plastic pollution caused by polythene carry bags while expressing his concern over increasing pollution in the city and in different parts of the state.

He also urged the citizens to use SE Organic Bags and go green.