Aizawl Municipal Corporation bans plastic

The Aizawl Municipal Corporation has banned single use plastic articles and plastic carry bags less than 50 micron thickness in the city, an official said Friday.

Aizawl municipal area was declared a "No plastic city" from August one, AMC Commissioner D H Lalthlangliana told PTI.

The AMC commissioner said carrying, use and storage of any plastic carry bags less than 50-micron thickness or any plastic articles having single use such as disposable plastic bottles, cups, plates, spoons and forks within the AMC area have been banned from August one.

"Defaulters are liable to be punished under the Aizawl Municipal Corporation Plastic Waste Management By-Laws, 2019," Lalthlangliana said.

He said AMC officials will conduct searches at the Aizawl city entry points to prevent transportation of plastics into the city municipal area.