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    Plastic Ban News

    FSSAI bans plastic, foil packaging for pan masala under new rules

    The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has tightened packaging rules for pan masala.
    India News
    Updated 57 days ago

    PMC to conduct weekly river clean-up drives

    PMC commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, mayor Manjusha Nagpure among others performing aarti at Mutha ghat in Vitthalwadi as a part of river festival. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 168 days ago

    PCMC steps up enforcement to make city plastic-free

    In line with the Maharashtra Government’s notification dated July 15, 2022, the ban covers all single-use plastic products and those with plastic coatings or layers—such as plastic-laminated paper cups, plates, bowls, spoons, and containers. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 334 days ago

    Karnataka to enforce complete ban on plastic in state-run temples from August 15

    Revenue Minister and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy.
    Cities
    Published 419 days ago

    PMC bans paper cups and plastic items in offices

    Notably, the use of paper cups for tea has also been prohibited due to their inner plastic lining, which makes them non-biodegradable. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 436 days ago

    Plastic menace continues on last Bada Mangal

    Plastic waste discarded on a street in Lucknow’s Hazratganj on Tuesday (Mushtaq Ali/HT)
    Cities
    Published 483 days ago

    Plastic ban falls flat at bhandara events

    Plastic cups being used at a bhandara event organised in Lucknow on Tuesday
    Cities
    Published 490 days ago

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

    From the first week of June, tourists visiting the fort will have to pay a deposit for plastic bottles. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 504 days ago

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

    According to a new study, we have more reasons to abandon the use of plastic in common household items.
    Lifestyle
    Published 520 days ago

    MCG holds meeting on environmental hazards due to use of plastic

    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)
    Cities
    Published 609 days ago

    2 years after ban, single-use plastic still a common sight in Delhi

    The ban on plastic is largely being flouted in the informal sector, especially by vegetable, fruit and street-food vendors in Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 827 days ago

    MPCB issues order to state local bodies to step up action against single-use plastic

    Newly-appointed MPCB chairman on March 12 issued an order to all local bodies in the state to speed up action against single-use plastic. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
    Cities
    Updated 935 days ago

    Assam govt to ban single-use plastic, including water bottles below 1L from Oct

    Assam govt decided to ban production of water bottles made of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) of less than 1 litre.
    India News
    Published 1174 days ago

    Plastic ban order falls flat as LMC staff enjoys chai, chole-poori packed in polythenes

    The usage of single-use plastic goes on in the LMC office. (Deepak Gupta)
    Cities
    Updated 1192 days ago

    Himachal to frame policy to find plastic alternatives: Sukhvinder Sukhu

    The government is actively seeking alternatives to boost and preserve the environment said the CM. (ANI Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 1220 days ago

    Problem of plenty: Ban no bar, Delhi markets struggle to get rid of plastics

    A MCD official said enforcement teams seized 689.01 kg of plastic items and issued 368 challans on Friday.
    Cities
    Updated 1558 days ago

    Single-use plastic ban to come into force across India from tomorrow

    According to an assessment by the environment department in 2020, Delhi generates 1,060 tonnes per day of plastic, which is roughly 10.10% of the total municipal solid waste.
    Cities
    Updated 1560 days ago

    Plastic ban: SUP still available in Delhi markets, traders awaiting alternatives

    While the government says a majority of the manufacturers of the banned SUP items have already switched to alternatives such as items made out of bamboo, jute, paper or wood, some producers said they were still looking to set up new machines. (Sunil Ghosh /HT)
    Cities
    Updated 1560 days ago

    Single-use plastic ban in Delhi: Awareness drive from July 1

    Delhi government to conduct three-day fair between July 1-3 to discourage people from using single-use plastic. (HT FILE PHOTO)
    Cities
    Updated 1569 days ago

    Punjab bans single-use plastic from July

    Single-use plastic to be banned in Punjab. (Sunil Ghosh /HT)
    Cities
    Published 1585 days ago

    Delhi: Week-long fair to promote use of single-use plastic alternatives

    The Delhi government has already announced a ban on SUP items in the Delhi secretariat from June 1.
    Cities
    Updated 1596 days ago

    City stakeholders told to phase out single-use plastic stocks by June 30

    Most single-use plastic items have little to no recyclable value, finding their way to landfill sites, or simply clogging up drains before entering rivers.
    Cities
    Published 1688 days ago

    States told to ready single-use plastic ban starting July 1

    Additionally, no plastic carry bags less than 120 micron thick can be used from December 31.
    India News
    Updated 1690 days ago

    Britain seeks ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery to reduce waste

    Only 10% of England's single-use plates and cutlery are recycled upon disposal.
    World News
    Published 1782 days ago

    Australian state bans plastic drinking straws and stirrers

    The new law bans the sale, supply and distribution of a range of single-use items in South Australia, Environment Minister David Speirs said.
    Environment
    Published 2046 days ago
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