Page 4 - Plastic
Firms turn off the plastic tap; activists say more work needs to be done
Companies in the bottled water space, for instance, say glass is an expensive alternative
 "Firms turn off the plastic tap; activists say more work needs to be done")
India set to outlaw six single-use plastic products on October 2: Report
India lacks an organised system for management of plastic waste, leading to widespread littering across its towns and cities
 "India set to outlaw six single-use plastic products on October 2: Report")
The long and politically tortuous journey to fight plastic menace
To fight the menace, India would do well to encourage the use of biodegradable raw material instead of petroleum products for packaging
 "The long and politically tortuous journey to fight plastic menace")
Why luxury fashion is walking the runway in recycled-plastic heels
From crocodile skins to cashmere wool, the luxury industry is under more pressure than ever before to prove its sustainable credentials
 "Why luxury fashion is walking the runway in recycled-plastic heels")
All railway units to enforce ban on single-use plastic material from Oct 2
All vendors and staff across Indian Railways are to be encouraged to use reusable bags to reduce plastic footprint
 "All railway units to enforce ban on single-use plastic material from Oct 2")
GSP withdrawal: Plastic exporters explore new markets to keep ball rolling
Eye huge markets in CIS nations, Africa and Latin America, where Indian exports have a negligible presence
 "GSP withdrawal: Plastic exporters explore new markets to keep ball rolling")
The fear of Rs 50
We realised how well he knew Santiniketan because the reticence to come out with Rs 50 was for real
People consume credit card's equivalent of plastic each week: Study
Another study calculated that the average American eats and drinks in about 45,000 plastics particles smaller than 130 microns annually, while breathing in roughly the same number
 "People consume credit card's equivalent of plastic each week: Study")
25 states miss deadline for plan on plastic disposal, face Rs 1-cr penalty
The NGT had earlier this year directed all states and Union territories except Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, West Bengal and Puducherry to submit action plan for compliance of PWM Rules
 "25 states miss deadline for plan on plastic disposal, face Rs 1-cr penalty")
The plastic monster
India Inc will have to lead the charge against it
 "The plastic monster")
The surprising way plastics could actually help fight climate change
Plant-based plastics can be biodegradable, so they don't accumulate in landfills
 "The surprising way plastics could actually help fight climate change")
Plastic fantastic: How lotteries could revolutionise recycling
In July 2018, Queensland will launch a container refund scheme, in a bid to boost recycling
 "Plastic fantastic: How lotteries could revolutionise recycling")
E-commerce, bags to drive Asian plastics demand growth through 2017
China and India will be the demand drivers to keep the polyethylene market balanced going forward
 "E-commerce, bags to drive Asian plastics demand growth through 2017")
Penn Engineering buys plastic fastener maker Heyco
The acquisition will diversify the Penn Engineering product portfolio by expanding into engineered plastic fasteners, components and wire protection products
 "Penn Engineering buys plastic fastener maker Heyco")
Alok to tap LED industry with light diffusing masterbatch
The company's masterbatch will make the energy-efficient LED lighting source safe to eyes, without any drop in the intensity of light
 "Alok to tap LED industry with light diffusing masterbatch")
Government notifies new Plastic Waste Management Rules
The new norms are aimed at curbing the over 6,000 tonnes of uncollected plastic waste generated daily by industries
 "Government notifies new Plastic Waste Management Rules")
