 | ‘Bartan Bank’ for plastic-free community feastsTo curb use of plastic during feasts, a utensils depot has been opened at Kurumunda village by sarpanch Saroj Devi which can be used by villagers free of cost, writes Mayank Bhusan Pani. |
 | Nukkad natak focuses on waste managementWitnessed by hundreds of citizens and visitors, the natak delivered a message on waste reduction by championing the ‘3Rs’: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. |
 | Honnavar Port project in deep water in Karnataka, Forest Minister promises actionJ Crasta said with Karnataka being the second highest GST payer and GDP growth accelerating, more needs to be exported from here, so we need more ports. |
 | Say no to plastic this International Plastic Bag Free DayA report by the Australia-based Minderoo Foundation said that India’s per capita waste generated from single-use plastic is 4 kg. |
 | Raid on single-use plastic in Sambalpur, 8 fined Rs 25,000Enforcement officer of SMC Subhankar Mohanty said the shop owners who were fined during the raid had stocked single-use plastic including disposable and polythene bags on their premises. |
