Tamil Nadu: The top court, however, directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to re-consider the ban on non-woven bags afresh in light of the amended Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.
Single use plastic ban: CPCB along with SPCBs/PCCs also conducted inspections of major commercial establishments from July-August 2022.
The drive of Noida authority commenced on June 29 from Sector 43 (Som Bazaar) of Noida and it culminated in Sec -77 today.
The government claims that the decision to ban single-use plastic items is an important step in the fight against pollution.
Anand Gopal Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra Group took to Twitter today to appreciate Sachin Jogelkar, the quality manager at Mahindra who literally took to heights to promote company's #Dontbeplastic campaign.
"We have decided to implement a complete ban on plastic in the state from July 15. I seek support of you all in this effort. I urge everyone to stop use of plastic cup, glass and polythene after July 15," CM Adityanath said.
Speaking to reporters here, Thackeray also objected to exemption for certain plastic items such as packing material for ready-to-eat food items.
Nearly 2,500 members of the association have left with the no option but to shut shop following the ban, he added and termed the ban as "discriminatory".
Earlier the government had given three months’ time for the disposal of the existing stocks.
With huge dependence on plastic and lack of economical alternatives, it is yet to be seen if penalising those found using plastic products, will act as a deterrent or not.
Ajay Devgn and Kajol are all set to come together to support plastic ban that has been imposed in Maharashtra. As a part of their new association, the duo will be seen participating in various initiatives related to the campaign.
A ban on the sale and use of water pouches has been announced by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation on Monday, starting from June 5, under section 376 of the Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporation Act, 1949.
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