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Multi-layered plastics form 44% of total plastic waste in city: Swach audit
By Namrata Devikar | Hindustan Times, Pune
UPDATED ON DEC 04, 2020 05:44 PM IST
The audit was a part of a global initiative by Break Free From Plastic to identify producers of plastic waste

Environment Ministry suggests ‘buy back’ and other models for re-using plastic pens
By Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz | New Delhi [India]
UPDATED ON SEP 13, 2020 02:30 PM IST
Instead of disposing plastic pens when they are no longer useful for consumers, Environment Ministry suggests different models for re-using them

New guidelines to put recycling onus on plastic manufacturers
By Zia Haq | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 07, 2019 05:26 AM IST
To this end, the government is pushing manufacturers to put in place evidence-based mechanisms so that authorities can track what recycling firms undertake as EPR obligations, one of the officials cited above said.

Still carrying plastic bags in Mumbai? Get ready to pay a fine
By Faisal Malik | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON OCT 02, 2018 02:32 PM IST
So far, the implementing authorities were avoiding taking action against individuals found violating the directives

World Environment Day: Indian brands make up for 87% waste
By Prachi Bari | Hindustan Times, Pune
UPDATED ON JUN 05, 2018 04:53 PM IST
Brand audit covered Bavdhan, Kothrud and Garware bridge areas betwwn May 16 and May 20

Ban on plastic: Maharashtra govt excludes small bottles, pushes deadline
By Faisal Malik | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON APR 12, 2018 11:59 PM IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will not be able take any punitive action against citizens till June 23