The University of Lucknow (LU) has launched its 'mission clean' initiative, aiming to promote environmental sustainability by declaring the campus a plastic-free zone. This decision follows a recent ban on tobacco and paan masala within the university premises. The administration has tasked various officials, including deans and department heads, with ensuring compliance among employees, faculty, students, and canteen operators. LU's registrar, Bhavna Mishra, highlighted the issue of litter caused by plastic usage on campus. The university's actions are in accordance with the government's Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, which mandate effective implementation of plastic waste reduction. Additionally, the University Grants Commission (UGC) had issued guidelines in September 2019 urging higher education institutions to systematically eliminate single-use plastics and adopt environmentally friendly alternatives.