The State government has announced that plastic will be banned in Tamil Nadu from January 1, 2019.
The State government has announced that plastic will be banned in Tamil Nadu from January 1, 2019.
On June 5, this year, on World Environment Day, the Tamil Nadu government announced a ban of non-biodegradable and single-use plastic and had recommended the use of natural environment-friendly products, adding that the ban will come into effect from January 1, 2019. With New Year being just around the corner, the Ministry of Environments and Forests has released a list of banned plastic items and their alternatives.
List of banned plastic items:
1 a. Plastic sheet / cling film used for food wrapping
b. Plastic sheet used for spreading on dining table
2 a. Plastic Thermocol plates
b. Plastic coated paper plates
3 a. Plastic coated paper cups
b. Plastic tea cups
c. Plastic tumbler
d. Thermocol cups
4 a. Plastic carry bag of all sizes and thickness
b. Plastic coated carry bags
c. Non woven Bags
5 Water pouches / packets
6 Plastic straw
7 Plastic flags
8 Plastic coated carry bags
9 Non-Woven Bags
List of eco-friendly alternatives:
1. Plantain leaves, Areca nut plates
2. Aluminium foils
3. Paper rolls
4. Lotus leaves
5. Glass / metal tumblers
6. Bamboo, Wooden Products
7. Paper straw
8. Cloth / Paper / Jute bags
9. Paper / Cloth flags
10. Ceramic wares
11. Edible Cutlery
12. Earthen Pots