Plastic overshoot day report 2024
Plastic Overshoot Day marks the point when the amount of plastic waste generated exceeds the world’s capacity to manage it, resulting in environmental pollution. In 2024, the global Plastic Overshoot Day
Plastic Overshoot Day marks the point when the amount of plastic waste generated exceeds the world’s capacity to manage it, resulting in environmental pollution. In 2024, the global Plastic Overshoot Day
Coca-Cola Co announced a plan on Thursday that brings it closer to rolling out soft drink bottles made entirely from plant-based plastic. Coke and archrival PepsiCo Inc are in a race to use greener
Following the model of Kanyakumari district, the Corporation has finally decided to impose ban on the production, sale and use of non-recyclable non-degradable plastic products within its jurisdiction.
Flex banners made of poly-vinyl chloride are a serious environmental and health hazard. They can cause cancers and infertility. Municipal authorities and the Pollution Control Board have failed to prevent
Carry bags to cost up to Rs.10; paper and cloth bags manufactured by self-help groups to be made available The City Corporation is planning to increase the price of plastic carry bags to discourage their sale and use in the city. Mayor K. Chandrika said here on Sunday that depending on their thickness, plastic bags would cost up to Rs.10 at retail shops.
The Tiruchi Corporation has decided to enforce the ban on use of plastics below 40 microns in thickness in Srirangam in view of the Vaikunda Ekadasi festival at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. The Corporation
Noxious fumes may trigger ailments: PCB Burning of plastic waste has become rampant in various parts of Ernakulam district, especially after the authorities initiated action against dumping of solid waste in public places.
As part of phasing out the use of plastic in the State, an Ordinance is being promulgated authorising local bodies to fix prices of plastic carry bags, the Panchayat and Social Welfare Minister, Mr M.K.
With the Sabarimala pilgrimage season in full swing, the State is intensifying its activities to deal with the plastic threat at the hill temple. The Forest Department constituted a buy-back policy
Nodal officers to monitor progress of ‘Operation Sweep' The police will take stringent action against those who dispose of garbage in public places. As part of the ‘Operation Sweep' launched by Kerala Police on November 22, Inspector General of Police (Thrissur Range) B. Sandhya has directed City Police Commissioner P. Vijayan to take stern action against those who throw garbage in the open.
SHILLONG: The decision of the state government to replace plastic bags with eco-friendly hand woven bags called “Pla Iew” and “Sla” or leaves has taken a backseat due to want of manufacturers and suppliers.