International Plastic Bag Free Day: Its Significance, Ways Of Celebrating & Alternatives
On July 3, the world observes International Plastic Bag Free Day, a day to promote a reduction in the use of plastic bags. Concerned about the harm single-use plastic bags were causing to the environment, a group of organisations and individuals started the Bag Free World campaign, which is the driving force behind this effort, back in 2008. Their mission is to promote sustainable alternatives while increasing public awareness of the harmful consequences that plastic bags have on the environment, wildlife, and human health.
Jul 02, 2024, 17:03 PM ISTDNA: Shocking report on plastic
On WORLD EARTH DAY we will talk about plastic which is becoming the biggest problem of the earth.
Apr 23, 2024, 01:46 AM ISTPaper Drinking Straws May Contain Harmful Chemicals: Study
The study comes as a growing number of countries, including India, the UK and Belgium, have banned sale of single-use plastic products, including drinking straws, and plant-based versions have become popular alternatives.
Aug 25, 2023, 20:32 PM IST
World Environment Day: 10 Alternatives To Everyday Plastic Items
10 Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Everyday Plastic Items
Jun 03, 2023, 15:18 PM IST
DNA: Positive analysis of plastic free village
'Bring plastic waste, take gold' scheme was started in a village in Anantnag. This is such a campaign which made the entire Gram Panchayat plastic free within 15 days. See the positive analysis of plastic free village!
Mar 08, 2023, 23:30 PM ISTDNA: Ban on single-use plastic products confined to papers only?
In the order issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of the Ministry of Environment, it was said that from July 1, 2022, 19 types of single-use plastic products will be banned in the whole country. But today, even after two and a half months, this order has remained confined to paper only. Despite the ban, these single-use plastic products are still being used fiercely.
Sep 14, 2022, 23:10 PM ISTDNA: 99% of world's population forced to breathe poisonous air, says report
How serious is the problem related to plastic in the world you can understand it from the WHO report which says that 99 percent of the world's population is forced to breathe toxic air today.
Jul 21, 2022, 00:46 AM ISTDNA: Plastic used in India despite ban
Today in DNA, see plastic is used in India despite the ban. Today we will show a report that will stun you. Know what is the truth behind the ban on 19 types of plastic.
Jul 04, 2022, 23:50 PM ISTDNA: Big decision to ban single-use plastic
Just imagine what will happen if the government says that from tomorrow onwards you will not be able to throw out any plastic waste. So in such a situation, the plastic that you use every day will start getting collected in your house and in a few years, your house will be filled with plastic waste. Now the question is why are we saying this?
Jul 01, 2022, 00:42 AM ISTCOVID-related plastic waste highest from Asian countries: Study
Most of the global plastic waste from the pandemic is entering the ocean from rivers, with Asian rivers accounting for 73 percent of the total discharge of plastics.
Nov 10, 2021, 15:27 PM ISTThis is why you should replace plastic utensils with steel, glass and copper
While we pay attention to our health by eating healthy, it's also important to be mindful of what we eat from.
Oct 04, 2021, 13:40 PM ISTBAN on plastic! Centre prohibits single-use plastic items from July 1, 2022
The Centre has banned manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of identified single-use plastic (SUP) items, including candy sticks, plates, cups and cutlery, from July 1, 2022.
Aug 13, 2021, 23:52 PM ISTDNA: Know how plastic is taking a toll on cows
Daily News and Analysis (DNA) hosted by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, brings to you an analysis of the top news of the day. In this segment of DNA, we tell you how plastic litter is taking a toll on cows in India.
Feb 26, 2021, 23:34 PM ISTLadakh orders ban on use of plastic water bottles in government offices, other institutions
As a step to realise the long term goal of 'carbon neutral Ladakh', the Union Territory administration has ordered a complete ban on the use of plastic water bottles and other plastic made objects in government offices and other institutions, an official spokesman said on Wednesday.
Jun 24, 2020, 18:46 PM ISTNews 50: Watch Top 50 News of the day
News 50: Watch Top 50 News of the day...To know more watch the video
Oct 03, 2019, 15:28 PM ISTNew Delhi Railway station turns Eco friendly! Here's the ground report
New Delhi Railway station bans the usage of aluminium foils in the packaging of food. Here's the report from New Delhi Railway station.
Oct 02, 2019, 06:52 AM ISTDeshhit: 'Single-Use Plastic Reality Test' of Zee News worth Rs 100
Watch in Deshhit: 'Single-Use Plastic Reality Test' of Zee News worth Rs 100. #Deshhit #SayNoToPlastic
Oct 01, 2019, 21:38 PM ISTDeshhit: Plastic farewell from the world which started from India
Watch in the country: PM Modi becomes world leader on climate change, Plastic farewell from the world which started from India. #SayNoToPlastic
Sep 25, 2019, 21:40 PM ISTIndian Railways to install plastic bottle crushers at all A1, A category stations before October 2
Railways will also make extensive use of Information Education and Communication measures to create awareness among stakeholders.
Sep 12, 2019, 11:32 AM IST