This year got off to an eco-friendly start as the government’s ban on disposable plastics came into effect. The National Green Tribunal’s decision applies to plastic bags and plastic cups, and aims to tackle the massive environmental damage caused by plastic.
Of course, making a law is one thing. Implementing it is a whole different challenge.
Though the bench said vendors and slaughter houses found dumping waste in public places would be fined Rs. 10,000, enforcing the ban on smaller scale vendors won’t be so easy. And not everyone is willing to look at alternatives.
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