Oceans to have more plastic than fish by 2050? Innovative solutions to #BeatPlasticPollution
International Plastic Bag Free Day 2019 is observed every year on 3rd July. The CSIR-National Physical Laboratory of India has come up with solutions to tackle plastic pollution in India by turning waste plastic into colourful tiles. #PlasticFreeDay #PlasticTiles
Jul 03, 2019, 15:10 PM IST
Solution to curb plastic pollution? A caterpillar that feeds on polythene!
They conducted spectroscopic analysis to show the chemical bonds in the plastic were breaking.
Apr 25, 2017, 23:21 PM IST
Polythene posing threat to Bhaderwah environment, rue locals
In and around Bhaderwah one can find many plastic dumps in paddy fields and across different localities, rue many environmentalists and local residents.
Mar 06, 2017, 11:17 AM IST
Polythene to be banned in Madhya Pradesh from May 1: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced that polythene would be banned in the state from May 1.
Jan 26, 2017, 23:35 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh government decides to ban polythene
A decision to this effect was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Akhilesh here. The administration, however has not specified the timeline as to when the ban will come into force.
Dec 19, 2015, 00:55 AM IST
Noida Board approves non-biodegradable garbage, polythene control byelaws
Noida Board today gave its approval to the draft byelaws barring use of polythene having up to 40 micron thickness in the satellite town as well as dumping of polythene and non-biodegradable garbage into drains.
Dec 14, 2015, 23:32 PM IST
