Strict measures on cards to enforce ban on single-use plastic in Vizag, says Collector

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Strict measures on cards to enforce ban on single-use plastic in Vizag, says Collector

Expressing displeasure that the ban on the single-use plastic in the city has failed to yield the desired results, Visakhapatnam Collector M.N. Addressing a gathering of people and officials during the ‘Swarna Andhra-Swachch Andhra’ programme at R.K Beach on Saturday, Mr. Prasad said the district administration chalked out an action plan in November last year to ban the single-use plastic effective from January 1, 2025. “Steps will be taken to ensure strict enforcement of ban on single-use plastic. Mr. Prasad said that the ‘Swachch Andhra’ programme is being organised on the third Saturday of every month with a different theme and this month’s theme is ‘single-use plastic ban’.

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Need to raise awareness about ban on single-use plastic at healthcare facilities: APPCB chairman

1 month ago

Need to raise awareness about ban on single-use plastic at healthcare facilities: APPCB chairman

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Kerala has identified 79 hill destinations free from single-use plastic, HC told

1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala has identified 79 hill destinations free from single-use plastic, HC told

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FGG seeks ban on manufacture and marketing of single use plastic

2 months ago

FGG seeks ban on manufacture and marketing of single use plastic

Telangana

MCG holds meeting on environmental hazards due to use of plastic

2 months, 1 week ago

MCG holds meeting on environmental hazards due to use of plastic

Hindustan Times

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1,200 kg single-use plastic seized from Visakhapatnam in a month

2 months, 2 weeks ago

1,200 kg single-use plastic seized from Visakhapatnam in a month

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GVMC Urges Awareness to Ban Single-Use Plastic

3 months ago

GVMC Urges Awareness to Ban Single-Use Plastic

Deccan Chronicle

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Visakhapatnam to ban single-use plastics in fisheries sector

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Visakhapatnam to ban single-use plastics in fisheries sector

Deccan Chronicle

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Swachh ambassador Patnaik calls for plastic-free Vizag

4 months, 1 week ago

Swachh ambassador Patnaik calls for plastic-free Vizag

Deccan Chronicle

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Swachhata Hi Seva: Awareness drive on single-use plastic held in Vijayawada

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Swachhata Hi Seva: Awareness drive on single-use plastic held in Vijayawada

New Indian Express

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Tiruchi Corporation cracks down on circulation of single-use plastics in commercial establishments

8 months, 1 week ago

Tiruchi Corporation cracks down on circulation of single-use plastics in commercial establishments

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Srisailam Visitors from TG, AP, to Face Strict Ban on Plastics

10 months ago

Srisailam Visitors from TG, AP, to Face Strict Ban on Plastics

Deccan Chronicle

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Despite ban, plastic still in use in Bengaluru: Experts

10 months, 1 week ago

Despite ban, plastic still in use in Bengaluru: Experts

New Indian Express

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Despite ban, use of plastic common in rallies, campaigns, no cases registered

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Despite ban, use of plastic common in rallies, campaigns, no cases registered

New Indian Express

Karnataka

Single-use plastic ban enforced in protected areas of Odisha

1 year ago

Single-use plastic ban enforced in protected areas of Odisha

New Indian Express

Forest

Crackdown on single-use plastics: Coimbatore Corporation imposed fine of ₹ 7 lakh on businesses in January

1 year, 2 months ago

Crackdown on single-use plastics: Coimbatore Corporation imposed fine of ₹ 7 lakh on businesses in January

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No end in sight to banned single-use plastics as Coimbatore Corporation seized items weighing 532 kg during raids in November

1 year, 4 months ago

No end in sight to banned single-use plastics as Coimbatore Corporation seized items weighing 532 kg during raids in November

Plastic Items

Assam govt to ban single-use plastic, including water bottles below 1 litre from October

1 year, 8 months ago

Assam govt to ban single-use plastic, including water bottles below 1 litre from October

Hindustan Times

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NGT panel chief checks implementation of ban on single-use plastic in Mysuru

1 year, 8 months ago

NGT panel chief checks implementation of ban on single-use plastic in Mysuru

Team

Plastic ban order falls flat as LMC staff enjoys chai, chole-poori packed in polythenes

1 year, 9 months ago

Plastic ban order falls flat as LMC staff enjoys chai, chole-poori packed in polythenes

Hindustan Times

Lucknow

India is moving away from single-use plastics

1 year, 9 months ago

India is moving away from single-use plastics

Hindustan Times

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Strict enforcement of ban on single-use plastics necessary: Puducherry Chief Minister

1 year, 10 months ago

Strict enforcement of ban on single-use plastics necessary: Puducherry Chief Minister

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World Environment Day to Prevent Plastic Pollution

1 year, 10 months ago

World Environment Day to Prevent Plastic Pollution

Deccan Chronicle

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Plastic Coated Papers Come Within Ambit Of Notification Banning Single-Use Plastic Items: Rajasthan High Court

1 year, 10 months ago

Plastic Coated Papers Come Within Ambit Of Notification Banning Single-Use Plastic Items: Rajasthan High Court

Court

Victoria's single-use plastic ban starts today, but experts worry it does not go far enough

2 years, 2 months ago

Victoria's single-use plastic ban starts today, but experts worry it does not go far enough

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Explained: 3 ways countries can make single-use plastic bans more effective

2 years, 2 months ago

Explained: 3 ways countries can make single-use plastic bans more effective

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38% of shops violate plastic ban, says a Corporation survey in 15 zones

2 years, 6 months ago

38% of shops violate plastic ban, says a Corporation survey in 15 zones

Zone

Use of banned single-use plastics on the rise in Coimbatore city

2 years, 6 months ago

Use of banned single-use plastics on the rise in Coimbatore city

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Man Cycling to Bangladesh from Daman and Diu with Message to Shun Single-use Plastic

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Man Cycling to Bangladesh from Daman and Diu with Message to Shun Single-use Plastic

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Winning the war on single-use plastic

2 years, 7 months ago

Winning the war on single-use plastic

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Andhra Pradesh: Implementation of single-use plastic ban ineffective in Kurnool, Anantapur

2 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Implementation of single-use plastic ban ineffective in Kurnool, Anantapur

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More than a month now, single-use plastic ban not so effective in Bengaluru

2 years, 7 months ago

More than a month now, single-use plastic ban not so effective in Bengaluru

Bengaluru

Single-use plastics to be banned in Srisailam

2 years, 7 months ago

Single-use plastics to be banned in Srisailam

Deccan Chronicle

Plastic

Ban on single-use plastic: More sustainable restaurants are on the menu in Bengaluru

2 years, 9 months ago

Ban on single-use plastic: More sustainable restaurants are on the menu in Bengaluru

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Plastic cups, straws still in use in Capital despite SUP ban

2 years, 9 months ago

Plastic cups, straws still in use in Capital despite SUP ban

Delhi

TNPCB sets up control room to enforce ban on single-use plastics

2 years, 9 months ago

TNPCB sets up control room to enforce ban on single-use plastics

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Govt. to urge Centre to slash GST rates for manufacturing SUP alternatives

2 years, 9 months ago

Govt. to urge Centre to slash GST rates for manufacturing SUP alternatives

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Single-use plastic ban: Noida authority's 'anti-plastic drive' culminates in Sector-77 today

2 years, 9 months ago

Single-use plastic ban: Noida authority's 'anti-plastic drive' culminates in Sector-77 today

India

Andhra Pradesh: GMC intensifies enforcement of ban on single-use plastic

2 years, 9 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: GMC intensifies enforcement of ban on single-use plastic

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Single-use plastic banned in India: Khadi bags to Bamboo straws, know best eco-friendly alternatives

2 years, 9 months ago

Single-use plastic banned in India: Khadi bags to Bamboo straws, know best eco-friendly alternatives

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Six years down the lane, single-use plastic ban not so effective in Bengaluru

2 years, 9 months ago

Six years down the lane, single-use plastic ban not so effective in Bengaluru

Ban

Enforcing the plastic ban well

2 years, 9 months ago

Enforcing the plastic ban well

Hindustan Times

India

Single-use plastic ban violation to invite fine of up to Rs 1 lakh or jail term, says Gopal Rai

2 years, 9 months ago

Single-use plastic ban violation to invite fine of up to Rs 1 lakh or jail term, says Gopal Rai

Delhi

'We Want to Go Green, But...': Ban on Single-use Plastic with No Cheap Option Leaves Vendors Anxious

2 years, 9 months ago

'We Want to Go Green, But...': Ban on Single-use Plastic with No Cheap Option Leaves Vendors Anxious

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Ban on single-use plastic items comes into effect from today

2 years, 9 months ago

Ban on single-use plastic items comes into effect from today

Hindustan Times

Environment

Haryana bans single-use plastic

2 years, 9 months ago

Haryana bans single-use plastic

State

Ban on single-use plastic in Andhra Pradesh from July 1

2 years, 9 months ago

Ban on single-use plastic in Andhra Pradesh from July 1

State

India ban on single-use plastic kicks in from July 1, 2022

2 years, 9 months ago

India ban on single-use plastic kicks in from July 1, 2022

State

GHMC to refrain from single-use plastic ban due to lack of alternatives

2 years, 9 months ago

GHMC to refrain from single-use plastic ban due to lack of alternatives

Deccan Chronicle

State

Plastic: From saviour of forests to the bane and the ban

2 years, 9 months ago

Plastic: From saviour of forests to the bane and the ban

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India needs better materials, not more recycling to address its plastic problem: Bambrew CEO Vaibhav Anant

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India needs better materials, not more recycling to address its plastic problem: Bambrew CEO Vaibhav Anant

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Plastic Flowers Not Prohibited Item: Central Govt Tells Bombay High Court In Plea To Ban Plastic Flowers

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In a plea seeking a ban on plastic flowers in Maharashtra, the Central Government told the Bombay High Court that there is no restriction on the usage of plastic flowers …

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BIS to discuss solid waste management guidelines with municipal corporations and local bodies

2 weeks ago

BIS to discuss solid waste management guidelines with municipal corporations and local bodies

In a bid to strengthen the urban waste management practices in the State, Bureau of Indian Standards, Chennai, has been holding meetings with government departments and municipal corporations on the …

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Thane idol makers move HC against ban on PoP idols

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Thane idol makers move HC against ban on PoP idols

MUMBAI: A Thane-based association of idol makers, Shri Ganesh Murtikar Utkarsha Sanstha, has approached the Bombay high court, challenging the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board, which prohibit …

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Banned plastic bags still abundant in Kurnool markets

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Kurnool: Despite the official ban on plastic, Kurnool city continues to generate over 50 tonnes of plastic waste daily, as there is minimal intervention from civic authorities. In all, the …

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Ludhiana garbage woes: Green tribunal summons mandi board DGM

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California banned polystyrene. So why is it still on store shelves?

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California banned polystyrene. So why is it still on store shelves?

Styrofoam coffee cups, plates, clamshell takeout containers and other food service items made with expanded polystyrene plastic can still be found in restaurants and on store shelves, despite a ban …

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Shun single-use plastic for greener future, people told

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Shun single-use plastic for greener future, people told

A small effort at avoiding single-use plastic in everyday lives can lay the foundation for a greener future for our children, said G. Jayalakshmi, Chief Commissioner of Land Administration and …

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Kerala High Court Issues Directions To Enforce Ban On Certain Single-Use Plastics, Orders Strict Compliance

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Kerala High Court Issues Directions To Enforce Ban On Certain Single-Use Plastics, Orders Strict Compliance

The Kerala High Court has issued a series of guidelines to ensure that the ban on certain single-use plastics is properly enforced and to make sure that manufacturers, importers and …

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Kerala High Court says not to use plastic bottles at weddings in state

1 month ago

Kerala High Court says not to use plastic bottles at weddings in state

The Kerala High Court has said plastic water bottles should not be used at wedding receptions in the state, citing environmental concerns. The court said small plastic bottles were causing …

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HC expresses concern over proliferation of plastic bottles in Kerala

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HC expresses concern over proliferation of plastic bottles in Kerala

Highlighting the dangers posed by proliferation of plastic bottles, the Kerala High Court orally stated that plastic water bottles must be avoided at marriage functions across the State. The court …

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KSPCB to run audits to ensure 30 per cent plastic recycling policy from April 1

1 month, 1 week ago

KSPCB to run audits to ensure 30 per cent plastic recycling policy from April 1

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Multi-layered plastic collected from Vellingiri hills to turn value-added products

1 month, 1 week ago

Multi-layered plastic collected from Vellingiri hills to turn value-added products

Multi-layered plastics such as biscuit packets and chocolate covers discarded by people trekking the Vellingiri hills this season would be turned into value-added products like roofing sheets, covering sheets and …

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Kerala govt. plans to ban plastic bottles, cups and carry bags at hill stations, Kerala HC told

1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala govt. plans to ban plastic bottles, cups and carry bags at hill stations, Kerala HC told

The Kerala government proposes to ban plastic water bottles below 2 litre, plastic bags, cups, containers, non-woven carry bags of all thickness and so on in 79 hill stations in …

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Special squads deployed in Kozhikode to check illegal sale of banned plastic products

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Special squads deployed in Kozhikode to check illegal sale of banned plastic products

Noticing the wholesale trade and misuse of banned plastic carry bags and products, the Kozhikode district administration has deployed seven special squads to carry out intensified enforcement actions. Based on …

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Karnataka Health Dept. bans use of polythene sheets for steaming idlis in hotels across Karnataka

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Health Dept. bans use of polythene sheets for steaming idlis in hotels across Karnataka

The State Health Department has banned the use of plastic sheets for steaming idlis, as plastic use in food preparation is a serious public health hazard. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu …

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Karnataka Health Department bans use of cancer-causing polythene sheets for steaming idlis in hotels across State

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Health Department bans use of cancer-causing polythene sheets for steaming idlis in hotels across State

The Karnataka Health Department has banned the use of plastic sheets for steaming idlis as plastic use in food preparation is a serious public health hazard. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu …

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Karnataka bans use of plastic in idli-making after minister flags carcinogen risk

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka bans use of plastic in idli-making after minister flags carcinogen risk

The Karnataka government banned usage of plastic in the preparation of idlis across all hotels in the state after the Health Minister flagged the presence of carcinogenic elements. The Karnataka …

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Increasing trend in buying food has led to rise in usage of single-use plastic: Collector

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Increasing trend in buying food has led to rise in usage of single-use plastic: Collector

The increasing trend in buying food or ordering food through online mode has led to increased usage of single-use plastic goods, according to Collector V.P. Addressing hoteliers and representatives of …

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Clampdown on banned plastic products continues in Nilgiris

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Clampdown on banned plastic products continues in Nilgiris

The Nilgiris district Collector, Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru, conducted an inspection of shops in the Coonoor market area in the Nilgiris on Saturday, to check whether the stores were selling or …

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Make Visakhapatnam a garbage-free city, District Collector urges people

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Make Visakhapatnam a garbage-free city, District Collector urges people

District Collector and in-charge GVMC Commissioner M.N. Following the State government’s directives, he took part in an awareness programme on waste segregation and organic composting at the RRR Centre premises …

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California banned polystyrene. Has the plastic industry spooked the governor into silence?

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California banned polystyrene. Has the plastic industry spooked the governor into silence?

On Jan. 1, polystyrene packaging became illegal to sell, distribute or import into California — the result of a landmark waste law signed by Gov. Instead, there’s growing concern among …

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‘Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’

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‘Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long. We’re going back to plastic straws,” …

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Vembanad rejuvenation project: 9.23 tonnes of plastic waste collected

2 months ago

Vembanad rejuvenation project: 9.23 tonnes of plastic waste collected

Volunteers removed 9.23 tonnes of plastic waste as part of the second phase of the mega plastic cleaning drive organised in connection with the Vembanad Lake rejuvenation project on Friday. …

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Shatrughan Sinha wants ban on non-vegetarian food: 'The governments have banned beef in many places but...'

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Shatrughan Sinha wants ban on non-vegetarian food: 'The governments have banned beef in many places but...'

Shatrughan Sinha underscored the difficulties in enforcing the Uniform Civil Code across India but praised Uttarakhand the successful implementation of the common law in the state Shatrughan Sinha, TMC MP …

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HC orders civic bodies to strictly enforce ban on PoP idols during Maghi Ganesh Jayanti

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HC orders civic bodies to strictly enforce ban on PoP idols during Maghi Ganesh Jayanti

MUMBAI: Ahead of the Maghi Ganesh Jayanti, set to be celebrated on February 1, the Bombay high court on Thursday ordered civic bodies to strictly enforce the ban on sale, …

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Chandigarh start-up launches unique plastic recycling technology in Bengaluru

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Chandigarh start-up launches unique plastic recycling technology in Bengaluru

PolyCycl, a circular economy technology start-up based in Chandigarh, today announced the launch of its patented technology that enables conversion of hard-to-recycle plastics into food grade polymers, renewable chemicals and …

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Kerala plans strict ban on single-use plastic in hill stations after High Court directive

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala plans strict ban on single-use plastic in hill stations after High Court directive

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the Kerala High Court mandating immediate actions to ban single-use plastic in hill stations and ecologically sensitive areas, the local self-government department is developing plans to effectively implement …

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Major change coming for Aussies planning to holiday in Bali - what you need to know

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Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to launch year-long plastic waste collection drive across State

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Crack down on plastic in national parks, tiger reserves: Khandre

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Visakhapatnam Mayor launches ‘Swachh Andhra - Swachh Diwas’ programme with officials

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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BBMP Chief Commissioner directs strict enforcement of single-use plastic ban

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BBMP Chief Commissioner directs strict enforcement of single-use plastic ban

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'One Plate, One Bag' campaign launched for plastic-free Maha Kumbh

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Nylon Threads, Cotton Threads With Glass Coating Both Banned By State, Can't Be Used For Kite Flying: Gujarat HC Ahead Of Uttarayan Festival

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Kerala HC moots plastic bottle ban in hill stations

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‘One bag, One Thali’ initiative launched for plastic free Mahakumbh

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GVMC Bans Single-Use Plastic in Visakhapatnam Starting January 1, 2025

3 months, 2 weeks ago

GVMC Bans Single-Use Plastic in Visakhapatnam Starting January 1, 2025

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