The ban on 19 single-use plastic items will end in the country from July 1, learn more

- Things like cups, glasses, spoons and straws made of single use plastic are likely to be banned

New delhi date. Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Single use plastics will be banned in the country from July 1. The government has now banned 19 items made from single use plastic. From July 1, there will be a complete ban on the production, sale, storage and export of these items. The ban is aimed at reducing pollution from single-use plastic waste.

Items made from single use plastics are discarded once we use them and which is harmful to the environment.

Under the Environmental Protection Act, 19 items made from single-use plastic have been banned, Environment Ministry officials said. Anyone using these items now could be fined or jailed or both under Section 15 of the Act. Section 15 includes imprisonment for up to 7 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh.

The Ministry of Environment has issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday. The notification, issued by the ministry, said there was a possibility of a ban on items made of single-use plastic such as cups, glasses, spoons and straws.

- Prohibit these items

Balloon steaks

Packs of cigarettes

Cigarette case

Thermocol

Ice cream steaks, plastic flags

Cutlery items, plates, cups, glass, forks, spoons, forks and trays

Earbuds

Box of sweets

Invitation leaflet, card

Plastic or PCV banners less than 100 microns