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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)

Published 81 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)

Published 248 days ago

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

Revenue Minister and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy.

Published 333 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)

Published 350 days ago

Plastic menace continues on last Bada Mangal

Plastic waste discarded on a street in Lucknow’s Hazratganj on Tuesday (Mushtaq Ali/HT)

Published 397 days ago

Plastic ban falls flat at bhandara events

Plastic cups being used at a bhandara event organised in Lucknow on Tuesday

Published 404 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)

Published 418 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.

Published 434 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)

Published 523 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)

Updated 741 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))

Updated 849 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.

Published 1088 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)

Updated 1106 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)

Updated 1134 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.

Updated 1472 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.

Updated 1474 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)

Updated 1474 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)

Updated 1483 days ago

Punjab bans single-use plastic from July

Single-use plastic to be banned in Punjab. (Sunil Ghosh /HT)

Published 1499 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.

Updated 1510 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.

Published 1602 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.

Updated 1604 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.

Published 1696 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.

Published 1960 days ago

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