Plastic Bags Usage In India

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Plastic bags usage in india.

India just banned all forms of disposable plastic in its capital. As india launches new rules limiting single use plastics one indian state is looking back on its decision to ban plastic bags 21 years ago. And europe have banned single use plastic bags. Modi wants to limit the use of single use plastic such as bags cutlery and straws.

A glut of new throwaway plastic is apparent worldwide from california where gov. Gavin newsom temporarily lifted a ban on single use grocery bags over concerns the virus could be transmitted. The policy sought to disincentivise the use of poly bags by setting up a pricing mechanism for them and also to establish rules for recycling by local authorities. The bags have long been considered a convenient cheap and hygienic way of transporting items.

The maharashtra government on march 23 2018 banned the manufacture usage sale transport distribution wholesale and retail sale and storage import of plastic bags with or without handle and disposable products made out of plastic and thermocol. National tribunal prohibits use of cutlery bags and other plastic items amid concern over pollution of the sea and air. What is the plastic ban about and when was it implemented. Almost half of plastics in india are used for packaging with much of it single use according to the industry.

In india the government has banned the use of plastic bags of a thickness below 50 microns. India too is struggling to deal with these ubiquitous carry alls. Single use plastic shopping bags commonly made from low density polyethylene ldpe plastic have traditionally been given for free to customers by stores when purchasing goods.