The Maharashtra Government will shortly release a notification partially lifting the ban on plastic

The decision was made by the administration on Tuesday during a meeting presided over by the Chief Minister, Mr. Eknath Shinde, who was joined by the Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Devendra Fadnavis. The government's choice will be consistent with the Center's position on the prohibition of plastic. After receiving the go-ahead from the Chief Minister, a senior official in the environment department stated that the government will soon issue the government resolution in this regard.

The officer clarified the distinction between plastic made from petrochemicals and fossil fuels and plastic that can be composted. He claims that things made of plastic with a thickness of fewer than 50 microns will be acceptable. He clarified, though, that it would only apply to sectors able to demonstrate how the plastic ban is hurting their output.

 

On March 23, 2018, the Maharashtra government issued a notification banning the production, use, distribution, sale, and storage of all plastic products, including single-use bags, utensils, plates, PET and PETE bottles, and thermocol items. The government decided against plastic in order to limit environmental harm. Single-use disposable dishes, cups, plates, glasses, forks, bowls, containers, plastic packaging to wrap or store products, and food packaging and food grain packaging were among the prohibited items. After that, on April 11, 2018, the government lifted the prohibition on PET and PETE bottles.

 

 

 

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