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Govt's ban on single-use plastic lacks preparation, alternatives: Gopal Rai

He also claimed the Union government did not even call a meeting of state environment ministers before the ban came into force.

Single use plastic ban: Substitutes revving up to seize opportunity

Cotton and jute are both vying for space in the domestic market after making global inroads; business goes beyond carry bags to embrace earbuds, thermacol, kitchenware. among others

Survey shows overwhelming support in favour of single use plastic ban

A ban on the use of single-use plastics was notified by the Union Environment Ministry in August 2021 and came into effect on July 1

Plastic ban: Maharashtra, Gujarat among top Indian plastic waste producers

India ranks as the fifth-highest country in the generation of plastic waste with an annual discharge of 3.5 million tonne in fiscal year 2020, according to a note by Kotak Institutional Equities.

SUP ban: 10-day grace period to comply, govt shifts focus on awareness

The Delhi government will also provide incentives to SUP manufacturing units willing to switch over to green alternatives.

Beverage firms scramble to import paper straws as plastic ban kicks in

However, beverage companies have resorted to different measures to ensure that stocks in the supply chain are not sold with plastic straws

Warning for plastic ban violation till Jul 10; action include jail: Rai

The government will give top priority to creating awareness against the use of SUP items and providing their alternatives to people, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.

List of single-use plastics items now banned in India

Single-use plastic is now banned in India, starting 1st July. People found to be flouting the ban can be fined under the Environment Protection Act 1986, which permits jail of up to five years, or a penalty of up to Rs 1 lakh, or both. Take a look at the items being banned and understand why it's so crucial

Single-use plastic ban comes into effect: List of banned daily-use items

In a bid to implement the ban on single-use plastic smoothly, the Union environment ministry said that the state governments will initiate an enforcement campaign

Ban on single use plastic starting July 1 will not be deferred: Minister

Control rooms to be set up for implementation of the ministry order, says Bhupinder Yadav

About 200 brands register for EPR ahead of Single Use Plastic ban

"Applications of 49 brand owners and 59 importers were rejected for multiple reasons," said a senior official from the CPCB

Manufacturers protest ban on rigid single-use plastics, fear loan default

Industry grouse - 22 products have been banned although they are fully recyclable, while non-recyclable packaging used by FMCG firms have been let off

TMSEp200: Single-use plastic, IT workers, Nilesh Shah, twin deficit problem

Will Frooti packs go off the shelves? Can an IT employee be classified as a workman? What is Nilesh Shah's take on investors' approach to markets? What is a twin deficit problem? All answers here

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

A straw in the wind from packaging company UFlex set to benefit FMCGs

It is gearing up to make the six billion paper straws per annum needed by FMCG companies

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

Amul urges Modi to delay plastic straw ban, cites impact on dairy farmers

The decision has spooked Amul and global drinks majors including PepsiCo Inc and Coca-Cola, especially after the government declined to change its stance

Centre issues advisory to states, UTs to phase out single-use plastic

Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 currently being implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, plastic-waste management, including elimination of SUP, is a crucial area of focus

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

Delhi Secretariat to ban single-use plastic items from June 1: Gopal Rai

Staff will be asked to avoid SUP water bottles and use kulhads, stainless steel glasses or paper cups to drink water, the minister said