Adnan Malik really knows how to stand up for what he believes in. Whether it’s feminism or mental health, he always uses his platform for good. Now, the actor is using his platform to speak out against littering.
Recently on Instagram, Malik posted a picture of being surrounded by trash in the northern areas, alongside an inspiring rant about the importance of not littering.
“It’s crazy to me that we journey to these incredibly scenic places to be photographed in front of raw, natural beauty, while simultaneously littering it so heartlessly,” read the caption of the post.
Expressing his disappointment, Malik added, “Are we that vain as a species that while we obsess over the perfect picture, we can’t carry our garbage back and dispose of it properly in a trash bin? To just dump our plastic refuse right there and ruin the experience for others?”
He continued, “Don’t we think about the animals and birds that will suffer because of this inorganic, man-made creation that may poison or kill them? Or do we assume that someone will come & clean it up after us? Or that it will naturally decompose.”
“As all of you know, I love mama nature and travel around the world to experience her in all her glory. In those travels, I’ve realised two things about Pakistan,” Malik penned. “First, we are blessed with exceptional landscape and wilderness at par with the best in the world and secondly, that our people (especially our youth) are not respectful of this because no matter where I go in Pakistan there are plastic wrappers, bottles and bags littered on paths, dumped in bushes or abandoned at picnic sites.”
Condemning the tourist’s irresponsible behaviour, Malik said, the ‘Pyar Keh Sadqay’ actor added, “Most of the trash is left behind by field tripping school and college students. This is unacceptable to me. Over 50 percent of my followers are between the ages of 13-24. How can it be that the future of my country, most of you reading this, the people who will Inherit this gorgeous land, be so lazy, so heartless, so selfish as to dump trash in nature?”
Concluding his post, Malik said, “I expect better and hope each one of you makes smart sustainable choices. Carry a reusable bag with you, stuff it with your trash and toss it into a trashcan when you’re done with the adventure. And if you’ve got a big heart, clean up for others too. They get embarrassed when they see you do it.”
“This planet is the only one we have and if we want it to remain beautiful, sustainable for other species to co-exist and YES, For more epic Instagram photos in dramatic natural landscapes that aren’t filthy. Please clean up after yourselves.”
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