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Don't impose blanket ban on single use plastics from July 1: TAIA

Thermoformers and Allied Industries Association (TAIA) on Monday urged the government not to impose a blanket ban on single-use plastics from July 1 and instead do it in a phased manner. Plastic plates, cups, glasses and trays are made from single-use plastics and the imposition of a ban will stop the manufacturing of these products and kill the Rs 10,000-crore size industry that employs 2 lakh people directly and 4.5 lakh people indirectly, it said. Speaking to PTI, TAIA Secretary Bhavesh Bhojani said, "The products that we manufacture are 100 per cent recyclable but are put under the blanket ban. The relaxation has been given to manufacturers of carrying bags, bottles and multi-layered plastics (MLP) but not to us." Plastic carry bags and bottle makers have been given different specifications for phasing out the manufacturing of these products. For instance, manufacturers are allowed to produce 75 microns plastic carry bags till December 2022 and after that they have to shift to 1

Will your Frooti & Maaza packs go off the shelves from July 1?

Govt has decided to phase out single-use plastic from the country. So, FMCG companies are now scrambling to find a replacement for plastic straws. Here's an insight into the world of plastic straws

No single-use plastic

There is no case for extending the deadline

Putting it on paper: Closure of plants feared over plastic straw ban

With the government banning plastic straws with effect from July 1, the Rs 6,000-crore small tetra pack industry making beverages have no choice but to shift to paper straws, which are more expensive

Maharashtra joins World Economic Forum in fight against plastic pollution

The partnership will bring together Maharashtra's leading policymakers, business leaders, among others to formulate a state-level plan to eradicate plastic pollution

WEF 2022: Which priorities should global plastic pollution treaty focus on?

Here is what five leaders believe are the priorities and perspectives a global treaty on plastic pollution offers

European Investment Bank commits $20 mn to combat plastic pollution

Circulate Capital, the Singapore-based investment management firm announced on Tuesday that the European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed up to $20 million for fighting plastic pollution

India generates 3.5 mn tonnes plastic waste annually: Environment minister

A mobile app for Single Use Plastics Grievance Redressal was also launched to empower citizens to check sale/usage/manufacturing of SUP in their area and tackle the plastic menace

Australia, Indonesia partner to tackle plastic pollution in Indo-Pacific

Australia's national science agency and the federal government have formed a partnership with Indonesia to address plastic pollution in the Indo-Pacific

After resolution on plastic pollution, UNEP to celebrate 50th anniversary

Just after 175 nations endorsed a historic resolution to end plastic pollution, the UNEP will commemorate the 50th anniversary of its creation in a special two-day session of the UNEA on Thursday

UNEA calls for legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution

The fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEP) commenced at Nairobi on Monday with India submitting its national statement on Tuesday

India is committed to address plastic pollution: India at UNEA

In her address at the assembly being held in Nairobi, she also said that India had piloted a resolution on addressing single-use plastic product pollution in the last UNEA in 2019

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Plastic pollution

Penalise violators, incentivise the unorganised sector

Eliminating single-use plastics? Easier said than done, say experts

Lack of will to comply and challenges in enforcing the rules and regulations have been an issue

India's ban on single-use plastics runs into challenges, pitches new rules

A government committee has identified items to be banned based on an index of their utility and environmental impact.

Coca-Cola US moves to recycled bottles, aims to shed plastic polluter image

The company responsible for more plastic pollution than any other, according to the Break Free From Plastic Campaign,

'Garbage Cafe': SDMC offers free meal in exchange of plastic waste

Under this innovative concept, in exchange of plastic waste, free meals will be provided to citizens by a restaurant in Vardhman Mall, Dwarka, the SDMC said in a statement

Environment vs Economy: Why govt is going slow on single-use plastic ban

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had vowed to take the Indian people along in a nationwide commitment to end the use of single use plastic

Singapore-based NGO to invest up to $100 mn on environmental projects

Alliance to End Plastic Waste, a Singapore-based-NGO working in the environmental sector, plans to invest between $70 million to $100 million in India over the next five years