How effective is single-use plastic ban after a year? Delhi govt plans study
Sunday, 3 December 2023 Delhi government initiates study to quantify benefits and barriers of single-use plastic (SUP) ban implementation. Consultancy firm engaged to identify and quantify SUP items in use, estimate plastic waste generation, categorize items based on usage and recycling, propose alternatives, and conduct economic and feasibility analyses. Study will also suggest market models for entrepreneurship in manufacturing and distributing alternatives, roadmap for restriction and promotion of alternatives, and new technology for plastic collection and recycling.
Restaurants and cafes in Canada are no longer permitted to offer plastic straws, food containers, checkout bags, or cutlery to customers as of Wednesday. Despite a court ruling it as unconstitutional,..