Oceans to have more plastic than fish by 2050? Innovative solutions to #BeatPlasticPollution
International Plastic Bag Free Day 2019 is observed every year on 3rd July. The CSIR-National Physical Laboratory of India has come up with solutions to tackle plastic pollution in India by turning waste plastic into colourful tiles. #PlasticFreeDay #PlasticTiles
Jul 03, 2019, 15:10 PM IST
Bahrain to ban plastic bags in July
A Ministerial order with respect to the technical regulations for plastic products will come into effect on July 21, 2019, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported on Wednesday.
Jun 13, 2019, 17:07 PM IST
Drastic plastic: Vietnam beach awash with tide of blue waste
There`s almost more plastic than sand on this long, tree-lined beach: Plastic helmets, plastic furniture and the plastic leg of a shop mannequin all jut out of an ocean of blue plastic bags.
Jun 04, 2018, 17:12 PM IST
Strict implement plastic ban in Delhi: Minister
Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Friday directed officials to strictly implement the ban on plastic carry bags of less than 50 microns, an official statement said.
Aug 18, 2017, 21:55 PM IST
NGT imposes ban on use of non-biodegradable plastic bags less than 50 microns in Delhi
Last year, the green body had banned the use of disposable plastic in Delhi and NCR with effect from January 1, 2017 and directed the city government to take steps to reduce dumped waste.
Aug 10, 2017, 14:15 PM IST
Plastic bags below 50 microns banned in Goa
Plastic bags are the main cause of choked drains in Goa and there was an urgent need to crack down on its excessive use.
May 30, 2017, 15:01 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh bans plastic/polythene bags from May 1
Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to ban plastic/polythene carry bags across the state from May 1 saying that its consumption results in large number of cow deaths.
Apr 11, 2017, 15:51 PM IST
Delhi Govt open to use of 'biodegradable' plastic bags
The city government is open to allowing "biodegradable" plastic carry bags in the national capital and may convey this to the Delhi High Court which had stayed a complete ban on their use in 2012.
Feb 07, 2016, 14:13 PM IST
NGT for complete ban on plastic bags in Punjab, Haryana
The National Green Tribunal has prohibited use of plastic carry bags in various areas of Punjab and Haryana and sought responses on imposition of a complete ban across the two states.
Jan 17, 2016, 14:16 PM IST
Eco-friendly bags to check usage of plastic
An NGO here Saturday launched a campaign to distribute eco-friendly bags to reduce the usage of plastic in daily life.
Jun 07, 2014, 21:02 PM IST
