THE SITUATION IN PANVEL

INCREASING PLASTIC WASTE Dumped in ponds, rivers Plastic waste spotted near gardens, hospitals, etc Burning of plastic in many parts of city leading to health problems Medical waste spotted near Vadale Lake. Used in markets on a large scale

PHOTOS: BACHCHAN KUMAR Piles of garbage are seen strewn on Panvel’s streets. Citizens during the clean-up drive in Vashi on Sunday.