Plastic Ban

	Plastic ban: VMC collects Rs 20 lakh penalty in 6 months No collection in June, July; fine raised to deter repeat offenders published on : 1st December 2019
	Want a green wedding in Kerala? Here's someone who can help The plates for weddings are made from the leaves of areca nut trees. Glasses are made of clay. Water is served in kooja pots. Baskets made of straw are used to collect used plates. published on : 26th November 2019
	Tiruchy Corporation to rope in students in ensuring plastic-free, hygienic city Students have to get an acknowledgement (signature) from their parents every week confirming they were following the directions of the civic body. published on : 21st November 2019
	Areca leaf, coconut shells may soon replace plastic bags at nurseries in Bengaluru The forest department's research wing in Bengaluru attempted to make two biodegradable container-like bags using arecanut leaf at Dhanvantri Vana nursery in Bengaluru. published on : 13th November 2019
	VMC to cancel licences of those defying plastic ban Move mooted as objective not achieved after 5 months post ban published on : 11th November 2019
	Mulanthuruthy bans plastic; Violators fined The grama panchayat also plans to provide two cloth bags to every house in the area published on : 6th November 2019
	Earthenware to replace plastic at Odisha's Baliyatra trade fair The women self-help group is busy preparing different terracotta products like utensils, artefacts, flower vases and water containers for sale at the fair and hopes to make brisk business. published on : 5th November 2019
	Rupees 50 thousand to rupees one lakh fine on plastic ban violators in Vijayawada In this regard, instructions were given to VMC, revenue, police and commercial tax department officials to carry out joint surprise checks at shopping malls across the city. published on : 3rd November 2019
	Tenali Municipality commissioner conducts surprise checks to check efficacy of plastic ban Shops at Main Bazar, Ganganammapet, Market Centre and other areas in Tenali were checked. published on : 19th October 2019
	In this Telangana district, exchange one kg plastic waste to get one kg rice As part of the Mulugu district collector’s bid to enforce ban on single-use plastic materials, the officials have set up plastic waste collection centres at all villages published on : 16th October 2019
	Beed district collector fines himself Rs 5000 for using plastic cup Pande had called a press conference to give information in the election preparedness of the district administration in his office when he fined his office for the use of plastic cups. published on : 11th October 2019
	KCR government bans plastic in Telangana At a meeting here on Thursday, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao directed the officials to prepare guidelines for banning plastic use and also the production of plastic goods in Telangana. published on : 10th October 2019
	TSPCB demands nation-wide ban on single-use plastic As of now eighteen states and UTs have banned plastic bags regardless of the thickness of the plastic. published on : 8th October 2019
	Burning Ravana for renewable energy The idea behind this initiative is to personify Ravana in plastic form as being bad for the society and the environment. published on : 6th October 2019
	Trash to Treasure: Recycle plastic bottles with Rug Republic Rug Republic has an international presence, is known for its eco-friendly rugs and carpets made from recycled silk yarns and other multi-fibre textiles. published on : 6th October 2019