June 29, 2022 6:29 pm
Phased ban on plastics is welcome. Challenge will lie in enforcement, bringing in viable substitutes
September 19, 2018 7:42 am
Alongside the ban, the state government has announced a buyback scheme to discourage the use of plastic, under which people can go to any of a network of ‘collection centres’, where used plastic bags, milk pouches and other items can be deposited in return for the price paid by the customer for the bag.
June 04, 2018 9:11 am
Thailand is one of the world's largest consumers of plastic bags, which kill hundreds of marine creatures living near the country's popular beaches each year.
December 11, 2017 5:22 pm
According to a new study, plastics in the ocean are being broken down by marine life, thereby enhancing the spread of plastic pollutants in the oceans.
May 30, 2017 11:08 pm
He urged people to carry cloth bags more while going for shopping and said that it was once a practice before plastic bags came into use.
February 28, 2016 9:23 am
Anand submitted that expanding the scope of his petition, the tribunal on January 20 had banned the use of plastic carry bags including non-woven material.
October 22, 2013 12:26 am
Kenyas security forces have previously denied any wrongdoing.
July 22, 2013 1:14 pm
The bodies of three women wrapped in plastic bags have been discovered in a midwestern US suburb.
April 30, 2013 1:09 am
For more than a decade,tens of millions of dollars packed into suitcases,backpacks and,on occasion,plastic shopping bags
January 05, 2012 1:56 am
Andhra High School,Pune,celebrated its Annual Day that displayed great enthusiasm and overall participation.



