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FINALLY, INDIA DECIDES TO TAKE A CALL

The Government of India has banned the
manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale
and use of 19 identified single use plastic items
w.e.f. July 1 2022. These items have low utility but
high littering potential with effect.
Plastic carry bags of thickness less than 75
microns are also prohibited under the Plastic
Waste Management Rules. Plastic wrapping
materials less than 50 microns in thickness and
plastic sachets selling and storing tobacco, pan
masala and gutkha are also not allowed.

MEASURES WE CAN TAKE AS INDIVIDUALS

We can all be more aware of what single use We should start practice the following
plastic we have in our homes. it’s definitely steps:
time to own up, take action and change! - Prioritise reusable products.
- Start your day by brushing with a
twig toothbrush.
- Don’t use shopping bags made of
plastic instead use cloth bags or
paper bags and take them out with
you when you go for shopping.
- Don’t buy plastic Water bottles
- Never buy plastic straws.
- For grocery shopping, carry jute or
cloth bags from home While all the
banned SUP items may have been of
great help for daily use, there are
numerous eco-friendly alternatives.
Below is a list of some eco-friendly
Courtesy: wwf options that will make life hassle-free.

MEASURES WE CAN TAKE AT COMMERCIAL LEVEL

Stainless steel straws:
Tonnes of plastic straws get accumulated each year. This shows how
widely they are used, hence switching over to a stainless alternative can
be a great option. For those who like the flexibility of plastic straws, the
market is brimming with straws made of paper and reusable silicon. Try
stainless steel straws,bamboo straws, pasta straws and rice straws

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