National Green Tribunal sets August 31 deadline for plastic ban
The National Green Tribunal’s state-level committee has set August 31 deadline for the government to enforce the ban on plastic.
The National Green Tribunal’s state-level committee has set August 31 deadline for the government to enforce the ban on plastic.
The Centre is set to impose a nationwide ban on plastic bags, cups and straws on October 2, in its most sweeping measure yet to stamp out single-use plastics from cities and villages.
Pidilite Industries Ltd collected 531.40 Metric ton (MT) of plastic waste and 296.40 MT of multi layered plastic and recycled waste generated out of packaging plastic through authorised recyclers in FY2018-19.
Flipkart, India’s leading e-commerce marketplace, recently announced that as of August 1, 2019, it has achieved a 25% reduction in single-use plastic through various initiatives.
Dow Inc. is partnering with the Dutch developer of a method for turning plastic trash back into oil as the global chemical powerhouse seeks to expand recycling amid rising alarm over pollution.
Flipkart said that it reduced single use plastics by 25% until August 2019, with multiple initiatives across its packaging value chain. Air India will ban plastic products on its flights from October 2.
Saahas in collaboration with Municipal Corporation of Gurugram initiated Alag Karo, a waste management programme in Gurugram.
With ecovio® M 2351, BASF offers a certified soil-biodegradable plastic for mulch films consisting of the biodegradable co-polyester polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) ecoflex.
Iceland has recycled more than 1 million plastic bottles since May 2018, following its industry-leading move to trial reverse vending machines in a selection of its stores.
Fibre-based Walki®Lid helps consumers enjoy their snacks with zero aluminium. For global dairy giant Arla, it also provides a way to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its packaging.
Ball Corporation (BLL) recently announced the launch of a pilot of infinitely recyclable aluminum cups in the U.S.
India CSR, the largest network on corporate social responsibility and sustainability on 27 August 2019 organised a dialogue on responsible plastic uses and waste mitigation in New Delhi.