Restaurants Association Pledges Cooperation with EPA on Environmental Pollution

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A delegation from the Restaurants, Caterers, Sweets and Bakers Association met with the Deputy Director of Environment Rawalpindi, Saadia Batool, to discuss environmental pollution in the city. The delegation, led by President Muhammad Farooq Chaudhry, emphasized the importance of finding joint solutions to address the issue. The meeting focused on the impact of barbecue and coal usage on the environment, and the Association committed to conveying the EPA's message to the business community and implementing necessary measures.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Restaurants, Caterers, Sweets and Bakers Association has pledged to work with the EPA to reduce environmental pollution in Rawalpindi.
  • The Association has committed to conveying the EPA's message to the entire business community and extending full cooperation for environmental protection.
  • The barbecue business constitutes almost fifty percent of the restaurant industry, making it essential to find solutions that do not harm traders' livelihoods.
  • The Association has instructed its members to avoid emitting smoke in open areas and to immediately install filter heads and chimneys.
  • Chairman Mumtaz Ahmed emphasized the need for institutions to consider the business community's challenges when finding joint solutions.
  • The Association has agreed to implement the EPA's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reduce environmental pollution.
  • The meeting highlighted the importance of cooperation between the business community and environmental institutions to address environmental issues.
  • President Muhammad Farooq Chaudhry stated that the Association will work with the EPA to find solutions that benefit both the environment and the business community.

Statistics:

  • The barbecue business constitutes almost fifty percent of the restaurant industry in Rawalpindi.
  • The Association has instructed its members to immediately install filter heads and chimneys to reduce environmental pollution.
  • The Restaurants, Caterers, Sweets and Bakers Association has committed to full cooperation with the EPA for environmental protection, including conveying the EPA's message to the business community.

Sources:

  • Press release from the Restaurants, Caterers, Sweets and Bakers Association
  • Saadia Batool, Deputy Director of Environment Rawalpindi