An insightful awareness talk on ?The Hidden Environmental Costs of Daily Life? was delivered by Dr. Mamta Arora, Associate Professor of Biotechnology at Bela College, at Punjab National Public School, Behrampur on 20 Jan 2026 The event was organised by Rotary Club Rupnagar Copilots to sensitise students towards sustainable living and environmental responsibility. Mrs. Vandana Sharma, President Partner, hosted the session and ensured smooth coordination and participation. Dr. Arora highlighted the environmental impact of everyday activities like food, clothing, transportation, digital usage, water consumption, and plastic waste. She explained carbon footprint and shared statistics on energy use, food waste, fast fashion, e-waste, and climate change. The talk encouraged students to adopt eco-friendly habits like reducing waste, conserving water and energy, and practising Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Refuse. Interactive discussions kept the audience engaged. The event concluded with a