Adopt healthy lifestyle, avoid single-use plastic: DU’s advice to colleges | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Delhi University (DU) has issued an advisory to colleges on adoption of sustainable environmental practices within the institutions.Adoption of a healthy lifestyle, reduction of single use plastic and reduction of e-waste are some of the practices laid down.In a notification issued, the university said, “To realize the goals of sustainable environmental practices, all are encouraged to spread awareness, assimilate and adopt practically doable life actions.”Urging institutions to become “pro-planet,” and ensure meaningful contribution towards safeguarding our environment and ecology, the university said, “Plant trees to reduce the impact of pollution, avoid purchasing products or souvenirs made from skin,…
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Government backs new scheme to improve people’s health in Wolverhampton

The new app will offer incentives, such as supermarket vouchers and cinema tickets, to people in Wolverhampton who eat healthily and exercise more The Better Health: Rewards app is free to download and users will earn points for taking simple actions or achieving healthy goals which they can use to get rewards Backed by £3 million from the government, the pilot could support people to live healthier longer lives while helping us deliver one of our 5 priorities – to cut waiting lists A new app which will offer incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets…
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