Is it half planned decision or adamant citizens behind the failed Ban on single use plastic initiative within a week in India?
Posted in News3 mn read Ban on particular single-use plastic items is been initiated by the administration across India. Any person found violating the rule will have to face fine or imprisonment or both, mentioned under Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act (EPA) and according to the laws by municipal corporations. Implemented in every corner from 1st July, items under ban radar are plastic sticks of balloons, flags, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, plates, cups, glasses, polystyrene, straws, trays, knives, earbuds, packaging or wrapping material around invitation cards, sweet boxes, cigarette packets, plastic or PVS banners of less than 100 microns and stirrers. The news came after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an event in India on World Environment Day.