World Environment Day 2025: Beat Plastic Pollution — A Ground Reality and Concrete Solution

"We Are Eating Plastic" The Hidden Crisis

In 2025, the World Environment Day theme — Beat Plastic Pollution — isn't just a slogan. It's a survival strategy.

Plastic is no longer confined to garbage dumps or ocean shores — it’s in our homes, on our dining tables, and worse, inside our bodies. This crisis isn't limited to oceans and landfills; it is now embedded in our food, water, and air. Recent studies show that even basic necessities like bottled water and table salt contain alarming amounts of microplastics — plastic fragments smaller than 5NM.

According to the journal Environmental Science & Technology, an average person consumes between 78,000 and 211,000 microplastic particles annually. Shockingly, bottled water alone contributes 94.37 particles per liter, the highest among tested consumables.

Our lifestyles have normalized plastic usage to such an extent that we overlook its entry into our biological systems. From beer (32.27 particles/liter) and air (9.80 particles/m³) to tap water (4.24 particles/liter) and seafood (1.48 particles/gram) — no consumable is safe anymore.

India’s Invisible Pollution Crisis

Environmentalist Sumaira Abdulali, known for her advocacy against noise and environmental pollution, emphasizes the dangers of invisible pollutants. Her message is clear — what you can't see can hurt you the most.

In India, plastic mismanagement continues to grow unchecked:

• Lack of regulation around plastic disposal
• Burning of plastic waste, releasing toxic fumes
• Rooftop plastic water tanks exposed to sunlight and environmental degradation

Each of these practices is a slow poison, releasing microplastics and toxins into our environment and eventually, our bodies.

The Unseen Offender: Plastic Water Storage Tanks

While bans on plastic bags and single-use items make headlines, one major culprit remains overlooked — plastic water tanks. Used across urban and rural households, apartments, schools, and commercial buildings, these tanks may appear harmless. But over time, exposure to sunlight, temperature fluctuations, and chemical leaching result in:

• Microplastic shedding into drinking water
• Degraded quality of stored water
• Frequent replacement needs, leading to more plastic waste
• Plastic tanks degrade, crack, and release contaminants. They are neither biodegradable nor recyclable at scale, and their cumulative environmental footprint is massive.

Water Storage: The Plastic We Don't See

While there is widespread awareness around single-use plastics, there’s one household plastic product that escapes scrutiny: plastic water tanks. These tanks, typically placed on rooftops or in basements, are:

• Made of petroleum-based plastics that break down under sunlight
• Not built for long-term durability
• Non-biodegradable — destined to become landfill or microplastic debris

What makes the problem worse is that these tanks are used for storing drinking water. Sun exposure causes plastic tanks to degrade slowly, releasing microplastics directly into the stored water — one of the very sources contributing to our rising plastic ingestion.

A Concrete Solution: Varuna’s RCC Precast Water Tanks

To address this invisible but urgent issue, Varuna offers a game-changing innovation — Precast RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) Water Tanks.

Why RCC, and Why Precast?

Unlike plastic tanks, RCC tanks are:

• Plastic-free and inert
• Long-lasting — built to last over 100 years
• Leak-proof and seamless thanks to monolithic molds
• Completely safe for drinking water storage
  
  

And since they’re precast:

• They’re made in a factory under controlled conditions
• Fully cured before delivery — no construction mess at your site
• Delivered and installed within 2 days
  
  

Real-Life Example: Government Guest House, Bangalore

During a recent government project in Bangalore, a sewage treatment plant (STP) installation was delayed due to water seepage and hard rock excavation.

Instead of a 90-day civil construction ordeal, Varuna offered a precast RCC tank. The tank was ready offsite, transported and installed in just 15 days.

The impact:

• No delay to government occupancy schedules
• No onsite curing, waterproofing or formwork
• Superior strength and sustainability

Benefits of Varuna RCC Water Tanks

🔹 Zero Plastic: No microplastic leaching, no environmental damage
🔹 Superior Strength: Engineered for urban and rural terrain alike

🔹 Fast Installation: Delivered in 1–2 days from order confirmation
🔹 Custom Sizes: From 5,000 to 25,000 litres, based on your need
🔹 Above or Below Ground: Flexible installation
🔹 Eco-Friendly Design: Reduced carbon footprint, no chemical release

Say NO to Plastic, Say YES to Concrete

This World Environment Day, the call is simple:

• Stop using plastic tanks that pollute water

• Choose RCC tanks that respect the planet

We need solutions that not only serve us today but protect future generations.

Varuna’s RCC Precast Tanks are that solution — invisible in their footprint, but monumental in their impact.

FAQs: What Buyers Want to Know

Q: Are RCC tanks suitable for homes and industries?
Absolutely. Varuna supplies tanks to apartments, hospitals, industries, and villas.

Q: Do I need space for installation?
Yes. Just 1-2 feet more than tank size is required.

Q: Can it be used underground?
Yes. Our tanks are ideal for underground or above-ground use.

Q: What’s the lead time?
Dispatch in 1–2 days after payment confirmation.

Q: Is it customizable?
Yes — tank size is customizable. Shape and structure remain standard for durability.

Make an Informed Choice

If your home or business still uses plastic water tanks, now is the time to switch.

✅ Cleaner water
✅ Longer tank life
✅ Zero environmental guilt

Join us in saying goodbye to plastic — not just bottles and bags, but tanks too.

Contact Varuna Today

📞 +91 9731333092
🌐 www.varunaeco.com
📧 sendtovaruna@gmail.com

Let’s build a plastic-free future — one concrete tank at a time.