Wrinkles Acche Hai' Mondays: India’s CSIR Encourages Unironed Clothes Every Monday to Combat Climate Change

Govind Tekale Govind Tekale

Every Monday, CSIR employees are encouraged to wear unironed clothes as part of their fight against climate change.

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Unironed clothes on Mondays represent a small, personal step towards a larger environmental goal.

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This initiative reflects CSIR's commitment to transforming workplace habits for climate benefits.

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By adopting unironed clothes, CSIR staff are setting a sustainable example for others to follow.

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The campaign is set between May 1-15, 2024, marking a period of heightened focus on energy conservation.

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CSIR combines scientific research with practical environmental actions to foster change.

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Employees’ participation is crucial as CSIR tests the impact of this initiative through reduced energy usage.

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The outcome of this campaign could influence future policies on workplace sustainability practices.

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