CPCB Penalise Coke, Pepsi, Bisleri For Flouting Plastic Disposal Norm
The Central Pollution Control Board has exacted penalties from Coke and Pepsi and bottled-water manufacturer Bisleri for infringing governmental obligations concerning plastic waste collection-disposal. Reportedly, the companies had violated filing statutory returns under extended producer responsibility (EPR). Besides giving 15 days to remit the fine and fulfil meddled norms, CPCB fined Bisleri Rs 10.75 crore whereas PepsiCo India Holdings and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages were charged Rs 8.7 crore and Rs 50.66 crore.