As part of World Environment Day, Mangaluru International Airport distributed plantable baggage tags to passengers on Sunday.
Tags were provided to all departing passengers. Containing seeds of a variety of vegetables and medicinal plants, travelers hoisted their badges of honour. He also assured to put these tags and take care of them at their destination. A release from the airport said that other stakeholders at the airport also happily accepted these tags.
Arriving travelers took the opportunity to add dwarf lilyturf or mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus) plants to their luggage. Selfie booths were also arranged for them to get a chance to click pictures and/or selfies with these plants.
The airport also oriented various activities in the children’s corner set up as part of the summer carnival to reflect the spirit of World Environment Day. The children resolved to save paper, using unused pages in their notebooks for rough work, even as they indulged themselves in craft and drawing activities.
The highlight of the celebration was a pledge wall set up in the home security hold area where travelers and other stakeholders posted their ‘note of commitment’ to save the planet.