plastic ban

Patriot Bureau -July 10, 2022

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

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

Patriot Bureau -July 2, 2022

Delhi government to involve food delivery platforms and e-commerce firms for implementing SUP ban

Delhi government to involve food delivery platforms and e-commerce firms for implementing SUP ban

The Delhi government is planning to involve different e-commerce firms and food delivery platforms, including Zomato, Swiggy, Flipkart and Amazon, for effective implementation of the ban on single-use plastic (SUP) items in the capital, officials stated on Saturday

Jayali Wavhal -June 29, 2022

Plastic ban: Businesses gear up to change track

Plastic ban: Businesses gear up to change track

With the ban on single-use plastic items coming into effect in July along with a campaign by Delhi Environment Board, those involved in the trade of single-use plastic items find their business in jeopardy. For this time, it is clear, the administration will show no leniency

Jayali Wavhal -June 29, 2022

Plastic ban: Businesses gear up to change track

Plastic ban: Businesses gear up to change track

With the ban on single-use plastic items coming into effect in July along with a campaign by Delhi Environment Board, those involved in the trade of single-use plastic items find their business in jeopardy. For this time, it is clear, the administration will shows no leniency

Patriot Bureau -June 28, 2022

Delhi to phase-out single-use plastic ban from 1 July

Delhi to phase-out single-use plastic ban from 1 July

Sriram Institute of Industrial Research has been asked by DPCC to conduct a survey to identify littering hotspots and quantify plastic waste generation in the city.

Wara Samar and Jayali Wavhal -June 27, 2022

Are we ready to go plastic-free?

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