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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)
pune news
Published on Apr 23, 2026 04:04 am IST

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)
pune news
Published on Nov 07, 2025 06:16 am IST

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

Revenue Minister and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy.
bengaluru news
Published on Aug 14, 2025 12:48 pm IST

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)
pune news
Published on Jul 28, 2025 06:30 am IST

Plastic menace continues on last Bada Mangal

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

Plastic ban falls flat at bhandara events

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

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)
pune news
Published on May 21, 2025 06:32 am IST

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.
health
Published on May 05, 2025 03:40 pm IST

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)
others
Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:32 pm IST

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)
delhi news
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 05:50 am IST

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))
pune news
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 09:14 am IST

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 on Jul 21, 2023 11:45 pm IST

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)
others
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 12:12 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jun 06, 2023 01:18 am IST

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.
delhi news
Updated on Jul 02, 2022 08:11 am IST

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

PREMIUM
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.
delhi news
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 01:39 pm IST

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)
delhi news
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 04:42 am IST

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)
delhi news
Updated on Jun 22, 2022 01:16 am IST

Punjab bans single-use plastic from July

Single-use plastic to be banned in Punjab. (Sunil Ghosh /HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 05, 2022 06:13 pm IST

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.
delhi news
Updated on May 26, 2022 12:13 am IST

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.
delhi news
Published on Feb 22, 2022 05:36 am IST

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 on Feb 21, 2022 12:57 am IST

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 on Nov 20, 2021 03:20 pm IST

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 on Mar 01, 2021 06:28 pm IST

Every item in this ‘grocery store’ in New York is made from plastic. Here’s why

The image shows the pop-up ‘grocery store’ in Times Square.
trending
Updated on Oct 17, 2020 03:01 pm IST

Mexico City is contributing to a plastic-free future with this old method

The ban that began Jan. 1 prohibits the sale or distribution of the bags pervasive everywhere from Walmart to corner shops.(representational image)
trending
Updated on Jan 04, 2020 12:57 pm IST

Thai shoppers find creative alternatives after plastic ban. See pics

Thai shoppers grabbed baskets, buckets and even a wheelbarrow to skirt a new ban on single-use plastic bags.
trending
Updated on Jan 03, 2020 07:49 pm IST

Despite ban, plastic bags, puja materials find their way into Yamuna

Hindustan Times visited two of the major ghats in the city — Kalindi Kunj and ITO — on Tuesday, where scores of devotees gather every year for the immersion of Durga idols.
delhi news
Updated on Oct 09, 2019 01:27 am IST

Public cooperation key to campaign against plastic

At least 29 states and Union territories in India have put in place some regulation on use and disposal of plastics.
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2019 07:57 am IST

After PM Modi’s call, plastic water bottles replaced with glass jars at BJP headquarters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a nation wide ban on single use plastic.
india news
Published on Sept 29, 2019 07:01 pm IST
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