Single-use plastic thriving in market despite ban

Even a year after a government order prohibited it, single-use plastics continue to be used in the market due to the lack of viable alternatives

Plastic Shapes Our Lives

Notably, according to UNDP, India generates 15 million tonnes of plastic waste every year but only one fourth of this is recycled due to the lack of a functioning solid waste management system

The alternatives to single-use plastics

The ban on Single Use Plastics (SUP) came into effect on 1 July. Following the ban, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) proposed a few alternatives for plastic products. Patriot looks into the viability of these products and the current situation after two weeks of the ban

Punitive action for violating single-use plastic ban starts from Monday

The ban on single-use plastic items was imposed starting 1 July, following which the government had organised workshops and fairs to create awareness about the ban and promote alternatives to plastic items

Are we ready to go plastic-free?

The Centre’s ban on single-use plastic items comes into effect on 1 July. While the move is no doubt environment-friendly, we ask whether Delhi-ites will comply or if the government will have to stop supplies to make the ban effective