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Awareness program on plastic waste management among students of class VIII of Gujarat secondary education board of Vadodara city

By: Shruti Badwaik and  Archana Tomar  
Open Access
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Language: English
Page range: 103 - 108
Submitted on: Jul 27, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 30, 2025
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Published on: Dec 31, 2025
Published by: University of Oradea
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

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