Sustainable alternatives to plastic take centre stage at Kilambakkam bus terminus
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sustainable alternatives to plastic take centre stage at Kilambakkam bus terminus

The Hindu  

Passengers at the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus, Kilambakkam, can expect food served in earthen clay cutlery, lotus leaf plates, bamboo plates, or areca leaf tumblers as the terminus has been declared a “single-use plastic free zone”. The State banned the use of single-use plastic items, including plastic-coated carry bags, plastic or PVC banners less than 100 microns, earbuds with plastic sticks, and polystyrene for decoration, among others. In compliance with this, officials of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, along with staff members of BVG India Limited, the private firm roped in for the operation and maintenance of KCBT, inspected the shops at the bus terminus on Saturday, according to a press release. “To enhance cleanliness and environmental protection, KCBT has been declared a “single-use plastic free zone”.

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

The Hindu  

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Haryana bans single-use plastic

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The Hindu  

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Amended plastic waste rules to be effective July 1

The Hindu  

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