V. Govindarajan, Founder and Managing Director, Aarthi Scans and Labs

05 June 2025: On this World Environment Day, we urge everyone to work together to achieve a plastic-free planet, in line with the theme ‘Ending Global Plastic Pollution’. Plastic waste—from industrial activities to everyday single-use items—ends up in oceans and rivers, harming ecosystems and communities. It’s time to embrace alternatives and foster sustainable habits at every level.

At Aarthi Scans and Labs, we’ve reduced PVC film usage by 7%, cutting down about 2,600 kg of plastic films through digital sharing of CT and MRI scans. We have also retrofitted our diagnostic centres with LEDs, energy-efficient HVAC systems, and solar panels, reducing energy bills by 12%.

We must all go beyond this by promoting reusable materials such as jute, glass, steel, and paper, and by strengthening recycling systems. Together, we can make a real difference and create a greener, cleaner world.