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New plastics treaty draft proposes no curbs on production, chemicals; slammed widely
August 14, 2025 3:46 am
Around 190 countries have assembled in Geneva to negotiate the first-ever treaty to end plastic pollution.
Karnataka health department bans plastic sheets for steaming idlis in hotels, flags toxic chemicals, cancer risk; expert weighs in
April 03, 2025 10:17 am
To avoid such chemical contamination and support a healthier lifestyle, it is advisable to opt for safer and more sustainable alternatives
'Back to plastic': Trump to reverse Biden's paper straws initiative, Elon Musk hails ‘greatest president ever’
February 08, 2025 9:41 pm
DOGE head and billionaire Elon Musk quickly voiced his support, calling Donald Trump the "Greatest President ever!" The move has sparked debate, with critics arguing that a return to plastic straws would worsen environmental pollution.
Explained: What do countries and companies want in global plastic treaty talks?
April 23, 2024 5:20 pm
Global leaders will gather in Canada this week to discuss progress in drafting a first-ever global plastic treaty. It could be the most significant deal relating to climate-warming emissions and environmental protection since the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Govt partially rolls back ban on single-use plastic items
December 08, 2022 1:33 pm
The government has also allowed non-woven polypropylene carry-bags, specifically which are not more than 60 grams per square mere with a thickness of less then 50 microns.
Reinforcing plastic ban, BMC to start taking action against eatery owners
August 19, 2022 12:28 am
A senior civic official said, “The BMC is discussing proposing alternatives to restaurant owners, such as steel tiffin boxes, Alternatives for cutlery will also be proposed.”
For India’s effort to ban disposable plastic, one state offers a playbook
August 01, 2022 2:11 pm
Tamil Nadu was not the first state in India to try to curtail plastic pollution, but unlike others, it was relentless in enforcing its law. Vasudevan was fined repeatedly for using throwaway bags.
Single-use plastic ban in India kicks in: Here are some alternatives you can use
July 02, 2022 3:41 pm
Deepak Aggarwal, Nonwovens Federation of India told indianexpress.com that plastics "fly in the air and choke the drains which causes so many civic and environmental issues"
California sets nation's toughest plastics reduction rules
July 01, 2022 10:57 am
Major legislation passed and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday aims to significantly reduce single-use plastic packaging in the state and drastically boost recycling rates for what remains.
Phased ban on plastics is welcome. Challenge will lie in enforcement, bringing in viable substitutes
June 30, 2022 7:42 am
In the past five years, more than 20 states have put in place some form of regulation on plastic use. But by all accounts, their implementation has been patchy at best.
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Cups, straws, spoons: India starts on single-use plastic ban
July 04, 2022 7:38 pm
India banned some single-use or disposable plastic products Friday as part of a federal plan to phase out the ubiquitous material in the nation of nearly 1.4 billion people.
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