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No small PET water bottles from June 1 in Himachal

So come June 1, you will not get polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles (up to 500 ml) at Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) hotels or private hotels as well as all indoor official meetings, conferences, and events organised by the government departments, Boards, Corporations and other state government organisations.

To tackle plastic pollution and promote sustainable practices, the Himachal government makes car dustbins mandatory from April 29 and bans small pet bottles from June 1. (HT File)
Published on Apr 24, 2025 06:16 AM IST
By, Shimla

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it

Plastic fibers are prevalent in clothing, shedding millions during laundry and polluting waterways. Solutions include washing less, using cold water, and more.

A Cora Ball, a laundry ball that can be tossed into the washer to cut down on clothes banging into each other, is tossed into the washing machine. (AP)
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 03:56 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi

Your favourite chewing gum might be hiding tiny plastic pieces, say scientists

A study shows chewing gum could release up to 600 microplastic fragments, raising awareness of ingestion and environmental impact.

Chewing gum may release microplastics, raising concerns about pollution and health effects, researchers warn. (Pixabay)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 02:05 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Cause and Effect: Importance of the humble straw in the fight against pollution

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development estimates that around 380 MT of plastic waste is produced globally each year.

US President Donald Trump on February 7 criticised paper straws, vowing
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 12:02 PM IST
ByTannu Jain

Trump says he'll sign executive order to reverse Biden's paper straws initiative

Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order, reversing Joe Biden's initiative to push paper straws 

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (not pictured) at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura(REUTERS)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 11:27 PM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi
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