Plastic

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) stated that directions have been issues at Central and State levels, to compeletly phase-out single-use plastic items by June 30. Manufacture, stocking, sale and use of several single-use plastic items with low utility and high littering potential are prohibited from July 1. Furthermore, consent will be revoked to those industries that fail to comply with the orders. 

The Punjab Directorate of Health and Family Welfare has issued an order, dictating the department to end the use of plastic products. The order stated that the use of packed water in plastic bottles should be avoided at functions by the Health Department. The step, as per the order, has been taken to cut down pollution, plastic waste and to improve public health.

A London-based woman named Flora Blathwayt has established an innovative business of making trendy cards out of discarded plastic. Under her 'Washed up Card' initiative, Flora collects bits of plastic from the beaches around the UK to make cards for different occasions. Interestingly, the 34-year-old also writes the places' name, from where the piece was retrieved, behind every card. Founded during the pandemic, the business has five-star… read-more

Days ahead of the Republic Day celebration, the Union Home Ministry in an advisory has requested people to avoid use of plastic-made flags. Directing state governments to ensure strict compliance of Flag Code of India, the order allowed only use of paper made flags and their disposal in private to maintain dignity. The advisory noted that a lack of awareness is seen among people about the provisions regarding "display of the national flag".… read-more

Coca-Cola has been ranked worst plastic polluter in the world for the third consecutive year by Break Free From Plastic. Nestle and PepsiCo followed Coca-Cola in the list. The three companies have been inculpated of “zero progress” in reducing plastic waste. Coca-Cola's beverage bottles were the most most frequently littered bottle in 51 of 55 countries surveyed. Coca-Cola's label appeared on 13,834 pieces of plastic wastes; Nestle on 8,633;… read-more