The students from Vedakollaimedu Middle School in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai district conducted a project called "No to Polythene Bag" to reduce plastic pollution near Amirthi Zoo, which receives many visitors. They mobilized support from friends, educated their peers and community about the harms of plastic pollution, and held a drawing competition to spread awareness among other students. They also created awareness among tourists visiting Amirthi Zoo about reducing polythene bag use to lessen plastic waste in the area.