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A buyer collects meat from a butcher at Lalbaug market on Sunday. The direction of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to only use the biodegradable plastic bags that are certified by the pollution control board has added to the woes of citizens. "I am not sure if I will be penalised for using the biodegradable garbage bags that I already have in my stock," said Debasmita, a resident of Mulund. "Since last two days, our business was suffering because customers were not getting containers, but today many turned up with their own containers," said Bandhu Tandel, a meat vendor in Vikhroli. While the markets were crowded as usual, not many carried containers in few parts of the city due to which many fish and vegetable vendors used old newspapers in place of bags. As such, vendors have highlighted that not just vendors or shopkeepers but the citizens are too not prepared for plastic ban. As per the authorities, these bags will take another three months to come in the market. end-of Tags: plastic ban. A similar scenario could be seen in Bandra (west) market area where vegetables were given wrapped in newspapers. Several fish and vegetable vendors in the markets revealed that they plastic bowl Manufacturers were unaware of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) exhibition on the alternatives for plastic items.In the market area of Kandivali, the meat and fish vendors were seen handing out items by wrapping it in papers.  Prashant Koli, a fish vendor in Mulund (west) said, "We were not able to attend the exhibition as we were unaware of it. (Photo: Shripad Naik) Mumbai: On the second day of state’s plastic ban and also the busiest day of the week, impact was visible over the city’s fish and meat markets.For citizens, collecting garbage from home has become an issue, as degradable bags needs to be certified by the MPCB or Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). But despite knowing and being able to attend it, people are not getting their own containers here."In the market area in Vikhroli and Thane people were collecting meat in their steel containers.Fish and vegetable vendors using old newspapers in place of bags

Army chief General Bipin Rawat had earlier warned of tough action against protesters who hurled stones at security personnel engaged in anti-militancy operations or targeted their plastic dinnerware families.Security forces often face violent protests and stone pelting mobs, especially during stiff resistance from the locals, when they are engaged in gunfight with militants, who at times manage to escape with the help of the crowd. Representational image (Photo: File) New Delhi: Non-penetrative plastic bullets are likely to be used in Jammu and Kashmir for crowd control or stone-pelting mobs to reduce collateral damage during counter-insurgency operations. Oloeoresin, a semi-solid extract in a solution, mixed with spicy gel, could be put in the grenade casings to tackle rioting mobs, sources said. It leaves a dye mark on the troublemakers for easy identification.

Thousands of plastic bullets were produced and sent to the Kashmir Valley for use by the law enforcement agencies, official sources said. Three civilians were killed last month during protests in Chadoora in Kashmir when a mob made attempts to obstruct an ongoing anti-militancy operation in the area. The plastic bullets are non-penetrative and can be fired from INSAS rifles, the sources said. end-of Tags: plastic bullets, jammu kashmir, counter-insurgency operations Location: India, Delhi, New Delhi.So far, security forces are using PAVA shells and pellet guns, the last option in the non-lethal category before the use of assault rifles, to control the mobs.An new entrant to the arsenal of non-lethal weapons is a grenade packed with scientifically prepared spicy jelly, which on exploding, causes irritation in the eyes.Thousands of plastic bullets were produced and sent to the Kashmir Valley for use by the law enforcement agencies. However, the pellet guns will continue to be used as the last resort in the non-lethal category.Calling the damage caused by pellet guns an issue of "life and death", the Supreme Court had last month told the government to come up with suggestions regarding effective alternatives. PAVA (Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Amide) is a chilli-based ammunition, which is less lethal and immobilises the target temporarily.Other less-lethal weapons used include dye marker grenade with irritant which causes sensory trouble to the target once fired

FMCG prices will go up once some of the costlier alternative materials are used.According to him, the industry has started exploring ways to get multi-layered plastics recycled. Nestle had run a pilot project early this year in Dehradun and Mussoorie in which 10 empty packets of Maggie noodles could be exchanged for a free Maggie packet."The biggest challenge is collection.The industry will have to pool in resources to set up an eco-system in which rag-pickers are incentivised to collect these plastics". Some of the large FMCG companies also have started initiatives to address the plastic waste.But concerted efforts to address this waste management issue are still missing. The deadline ended last year and the industry was not been able to find alternate materials for packing FMCG products.In 2016, the government had stipulated that the "manufacture and use of multi-layered plastic, if any, should be phased out in two years time". plastic plate While the government is planning to ban a few single use plastic products, multi-layered plastics used for packing FMCG products will still remain. But concerted efforts to address this waste management issue are still missing.

This packaging material is used by the industry so as to increase the shelf-life of food products. product."Further, multi-layered packaging is essential for packing food products to keep it fresh for a longer period, said Vimal Kedia, Managing Director, Manjushree Technopack. Around three-fourth of this market is meant for packaging FMCG and this is a concern for government," said Varun Gupta, Director, Calco Poly Technik. After the industry missed the deadline to phase out multi-layered packaging material in 2018, it finds recycling as an alternative. Global FMCG majors Unilever and Nestle want 100 per cent of its packaging to be recyclable and reusable by 2025."Indian plastic packaging industry has grown around 20 per cent CAGR in last five years and is estimated to achieve $32 billion annual turnover by 2025. FMCG prices will go up once some of the costlier alternative materials are used. This material is very light and hence rag-pickers are not interested in collecting them.According to Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestle, FMCG companies have been able to provide products at affordable prices only due to the cheaper packaging products.Packaging industry has decided to work together and will be presenting a proposal in this regard before the government. Multi-layered plastic is commonly used in packaging most of the FMCG products including, snacks, biscuits, candy, tea powder, coffee powder, edible oil etc

The standard price range is Rs. However, if she uses a menstrual cup, she will end up disposing no garbage. "We manufacture this in Tihar jail, where inmates stitch these bags.Niyati Shah, founder of Grow Bags, has come up with an innovation that can replace plastic pots. 99," says Manish. "These biodegradable temples wont cause pollution since everything is made out of flowers or palm leaves. 1 to Rs. If you put them in mud, they will turn into compost for your plant," explains Anupama, a representative of Pappco. The intention is to eliminate the use of temporary thermocol temples. "When plastic straws were going to get banned, people were talking about paper as a replacement. The fabric is porous and allows the water to flow out. They are also available in different flavours like chocolate, black pepper, mint, ajwain, spinach and beetroot. 8.House of flowersThis stall is ideal for those who have Lord Ganesh visiting their home.Have your spoon and eat it tooDeviraj Giri distributes edible spoons sold under his brand, Living Essentials.

The bag can carry up to 25 kgs, lasts for 3-5 years and can prevent the use of almost 1000 polythene bags.From bottle shards to plant bagsNiyati Shah, founder of Grow Bags, has come up with an innovation that can replace plastic pots. The silicone cup collects blood and can be drained and reused. The price is one rupee and we supply in packs of hundred," says Arpita Kalanuria, creator of the straw. Around 60 stalls are put up inside the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) at Worli by various organisations and start-ups. Besides, it has a five-year shelf life," says Niyati. China plastic bowl Manufacturers On the last day of BMCs exhibition, which is designed to inform visitors about alternatives to plastic bags, we give you a sneak-peak at the items on display. Here are some of the unique ones. "We sell biodegradable disposable greenware made of sugarcane bagasse, wood, pinewood and paper. But paper is not sustainable; we have to cut down trees for it. "Using recycled pet bottles, we created a fabric which is a perfect replacement for gardening pots. He explains, "The spoons are made up of multigrain, such as soya, wheat, maize, raagi and chana dal. Price ranges from Rs. Their aim is to eliminate the use of Styrofoam."Bagging ItManish Kelshekhar’s stall offers trendy bags made of the material used in umbrellas.Tough on StyrofoamThis stall, set up by PAPPCO Greenware, an organization that makes100% recyclable plant-based raw materials, offers non-toxic food packaging options.Banana strawsThere is yet another stall offering unique, biodegradable straws as they are made from bananas. Amruta Choudhury and her family make biodegradable, decorative mandirs (temple) ahead of the Ganeshotsav festival.

The spoons can be eaten after a meal and come in a variety of flavours. They are priced at Rs. Here are some of the unique ones. Currently we do almost a million pieces. We sold 10,000 bags yesterday. Thats when I tested the banana leaf straw at home and it worked really well. This will amount to a big landfill, because for a pad to dispose it may take 500 to 800 years. 4000 depending upon the size of the temple," says AmrutaBleed greenShe Cup is a reusable alternative to sanitary napkins and tampons. A lady disposes 10,000 to 12,000 pads in her lifetime. Around 60 stalls are put up inside the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) at Worli by various organisations and start-ups. It also allows the plant to breathe, facilitating aeration from all sides. Manish Malani, founder of She Cup says, "We want to lessen garbage."Well Mumbaikars, with so many alternatives available, we must make an effort to give up plastics for good.The three-day exhibition espouses a sustainable approach to tackle the plastic ban, which came into effect on June 23 all over Maharashtra

The procurement, storing and sale of such plastic bags, plates, glasses, spoons etc are hereby prohibited," the bench said, adding: "These restrictions would become operative with effect from February 1, 2016. According to the panel, the Rapid Impact Assessment Report shall be treated as a relevant document and the committee will conduct or get conducted a further survey to satisfy itself.S.S.K.For better surveillance and control, the panel constituted a committee of officials from both various departments of the Central government and the Uttarakhand government to prepare a regulatory regime which should be submitted to the tribunal in three weeks.Noting that rafting does not cause any serious pollution of the river or environment, the panel permtted this activity to be carried on with immediate effect.

It also restricted all construction activity "within 100 meters of the river" and made it clear no structure of any kind would be permitted to be raised, whether it is temporary, semi-permanent or permanent."Under no circumstances, plastic carry bags of any thickness whatsoever would be permitted.The bench also made it obligatory on every person to whom a permit/licence for camping is granted by the state to collect the municipal solid waste or other wastes from the sites at their own cost and ensure its transportation to the identified sites for dumping."No camping activity shall be carried out in the entire belt of Kaudilaya to Rishikesh and the government will abide by its statement before the tribunal on March 31, 2015, till the regulatory regime in terms of this judgment comes into force and is effectively implemented," a bench headed by the NGT chairperson, Justice Swatanter Kumar, said.

The order came following a plea of an NGO Social Action for Forest and Environment against the "unregulated" operation of rafting camps in Rishikesh and other areas on the banks of the Ganga.The NGT said violators will have to pay environmental compensation at the rate of Rs 5,000 per incident in the entire belt covered under the order.NGT allows rafting, Rs 5,000 fine for hotels spewing waste NGT allows rafting, Rs 5,000 fine for hotels spewing wasteIn a slew of measures to keep the river Ganga free from pollution, the National Green Tribunal Thursday banned camping activity in the entire belt of Kaudiyala to Rishikesh on the Ganga’s banks in Uttarakhand till a regulatory regime comes into force. Agrawal and B. Nambiar and expert members D. The tribunal imposed a complete ban on the use of any plastic items, medical waste, municipal waste, construction and demolition waste into Ganga and its tributaries. Sajwan, directed the Uttarakhand government (in coordination with the ministry of textiles) to provide bio-degradable materials including jute bags and other such items which can be permitted in the entire segment." The bench, that also comprises judicial member M. The tribunal also banned the use of plastic from Gomukh to Hardwar along the Ganga from February 1, 2016, imposing a Rs 5,000 penalty on all erring hotels, dharamshalas and ashrams spewing waste into plastic plate the river. It, however, permitted river-rafting

There are issues in other countries as well, but the major contributor to plastics in the ocean is always poor waste management. But waste management is causing huge problems. A huge economic opportunity arises from incorporating good waste management. There is also a significant deposit in the sediment of the ocean. So which is the priority? Of course, the space programme is fashionable and waste management isnt.A huge economic opportunity arises from incorporating good waste management. As a result, communities face a situation where there is little option but to put waste into the river and the plastic waste thus gets into the sea. Particularly David Attenborough showed much through Blue Planet II. Representational image It is estimated that there could be more plastic in the oceans than fish by 2050, but there hasnt been an estimate of how much plastic is in the oceans. You can say that India is a developing country, but India has a space programme for example and has appalling waste management. So I can very much believe that most of the poor waste management in developing countries like India and China and other places is the root cause of the problem. This is a waste management problem, not merely a problem of plastic. Some of us have been talking cosmetic organizer Manufacturers about plastic in the ocean for many years. I wouldnt say it is a late realisation. We know in many places in China and India there is no proper waste collection system.  (As told to John Mary) end-of Tags: waste management, plastic, oceans. Almost anywhere on the planet we will find parts of plastic, not big ones but micro plastics