Maharashtra ban effect? Airlines go green, cut plastic cutlery, trash bags

Though the move comes as part of a larger commitment towards environment, it isn't clear whether the state order is applicable to airlines

Plastic is going off aircraft galleys as domestic airlines are switching to eco-friendly materials for cutlery and bottles.

The move to cut down the use of plastic comes as part of airlines' larger commitment towards the environment. It will help airlines comply with Maharashtra government's decision to restrict the use of plastic though there is still a grey area on whether state order is applicable to them. 

Vistara will reduce plastic use on board by over 50 per cent this year. GoAir has stopped carrying plastic cutlery and Air India is considering replacing plastic cups with those made of bone