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Plastic menace continues on last Bada Mangal

Despite LMC's promise to enforce a plastic ban during Bada Mangal, plastic waste was rampant at community feasts, highlighting poor management and costly alternatives.

Plastic waste discarded on a street in Lucknow’s Hazratganj on Tuesday (Mushtaq Ali/HT)
Published on Jun 11, 2025 07:22 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Plastic ban falls flat at bhandara events

Days before World Environment Day, Lucknow's bhandara events saw rampant single-use plastic use, undermining eco-friendly efforts and generating tons of waste.

Plastic cups being used at a bhandara event organised in Lucknow on Tuesday
Published on Jun 04, 2025 08:10 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Forest dept. to implement plastic ban at Sinhagad Fort from June 1

Along with issuing notices to the owners of illegal constructions at Sinhagad Fort, the forest department has now also decided to implement a plastic ban at Sinhagad Fort which is a popular tourist destination in Pune

From the first week of June, tourists visiting the fort will have to pay a deposit for plastic bottles. (HT)
Published on May 21, 2025 06:32 AM IST

The danger of heart disease death is hiding in your daily items: Study exposes

Phthalates, a chemical found in plastic, can lead to inflammation and disruption of how arteries work. This can affect heart health and lead to death.

According to a new study, we have more reasons to abandon the use of plastic in common household items. (Pixabay)
Published on May 05, 2025 03:40 PM IST

MCG holds meeting on environmental hazards due to use of plastic

The meet discussed adverse effects of plastic pollution, as the MCG additional commissioner urged vendors to take immediate steps to stop the use of plastic in their businesses

MCG officials during the meeting underlined that the government has imposed a strict ban on single-use plastic items and polythene carry bags. Violators involved in usage, storage, sale, or manufacturing of banned plastic products will face heavy fines. (PTI)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:32 PM IST
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