DNA: Positive initiative of 'Kan ji Chaiwala' to save environment
Kanaram, living in Bisalpur, a small village in Rajasthan, has resolved to make his village plastic free. Kanaram runs a small tea shop in the village. Kanaram serves tea in exchange of single use plastic.
Nov 03, 2023, 23:38 PM IST
Canada to ban single-use plastics next week, to prohibit imports from June 2023
Effective from December 20, the import and manufacture of single-use plastic checkout bags, cutlery, and food service ware made from problematic plastics, that are hard to recycle will be prohibited.
Dec 18, 2022, 10:44 AM IST
DNA: Ban on single-use plastic products confined to papers only?
In the order issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of the Ministry of Environment, it was said that from July 1, 2022, 19 types of single-use plastic products will be banned in the whole country. But today, even after two and a half months, this order has remained confined to paper only. Despite the ban, these single-use plastic products are still being used fiercely.
Sep 14, 2022, 23:10 PM IST
DNA: Plastic used in India despite ban
Today in DNA, see plastic is used in India despite the ban. Today we will show a report that will stun you. Know what is the truth behind the ban on 19 types of plastic.
Jul 04, 2022, 23:50 PM IST
DNA: Big decision to ban single-use plastic
Just imagine what will happen if the government says that from tomorrow onwards you will not be able to throw out any plastic waste. So in such a situation, the plastic that you use every day will start getting collected in your house and in a few years, your house will be filled with plastic waste. Now the question is why are we saying this?
Jul 01, 2022, 00:42 AM IST
From plastic flags to cups: Check list of all single-use plastic items to be banned from THIS date
From candy sticks, plates, cups and cutlery, check out the list of all single-use plastic (SUP) items to be banned from next year.
Aug 14, 2021, 21:04 PM IST
BMC to ban single-use plastic from May 1
Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray had, on Friday (February 28), announced in the Legislative Council that the state will be made free of single-use plastic items by May 1 this year.
Feb 29, 2020, 20:37 PM IST
Delhi's Bangla Sahib Gurdwara bans single use plastic
The Gurdwara Management Committee is also taking several other eco-friendly initiatives aiming at achieving the status of the cleanest place in Delhi.
Oct 08, 2019, 11:41 AM IST
Indian Railways to install plastic bottle crushers at all A1, A category stations before October 2
Railways will also make extensive use of Information Education and Communication measures to create awareness among stakeholders.
Sep 12, 2019, 11:32 AM IST
Animals dying because of plastic trash: PM Narendra Modi in Mathura
Modi also urged people to carry eco-friendly bags while going to the market.
Sep 11, 2019, 17:12 PM IST
Smriti Irani reviews projects in Amethi calls for ban on single-use plastic
Her representative in Amethi, Vijay Gupta said that Irani will take stock of the various developmental works that are being done in Amethi.
Sep 11, 2019, 16:51 PM IST
AAI declares total of 55 airports as Single-Use-Plastic-free terminals
Taking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal on reducing the use of Single Use Plastic, the Aviation Ministry had directed its arm AAI to ban the use of SUP at its airports.
Sep 03, 2019, 18:09 PM IST
Indian Railways to ban single-use plastic, ask passengers to return drinking water bottles
Ministry of Railways has also instructed its Railway units that a pledge can be administered on October 2 to cut the use of plastics. It will also adapt Information, Education and Communication (IEC) measure to create awareness among railway users.
Aug 21, 2019, 17:43 PM IST
