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UAE: Dubai Can initiative cuts single-use plastic water bottle usage by ne
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability initiative, has seen a reduction in the usage of an equivalent of almost 18 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles in just two years since its launch.
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Uttar Pradesh govt strengthens road infrastructure by using single-use pla
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Moreover, through this process, the proper disposal of single-use plastic waste is being promoted. This initiative of the Yogi government is notable for several reasons, and it is gaining recognition globally.
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Assam's unique Swachh Diwali celebration paves way for 'Waste to Food'
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Cities are focusing on celebrating an eco-friendly Diwali by signing up for the Swachh Diwali Signature campaign and pledging to use locally made products, donating unused, old items to RRR Centres, and using eco-friendly alternatives of single-use plastic.
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GreenBio's Biodegradable Bags: A Sustainable Alternative to Single-Use Pla
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 5: In an era where environmental sustainability is of paramount importance, GreenBio Products stands as a shining example of a company committed to making a difference. With a mission to eliminate plastic pollution, GreenBio Products is at the forefront of producin
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Satma CE announces partnership with Refillable to revolutionize Inventory
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 21: Satma CE, a leading provider of operational software catering stakeholders with circular supply chains, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Refillable, an innovative leader in refillable product solutions. This collaboration will enable Re
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Karnataka government bans use of single-use plastic water bottles in offic
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In the circular, it was ordered to prohibit the use or supply of water in single use packaged water bottles in meetings and ceremonies organized by government and government-owned boards, corporations, universities and any organizations receiving grants from the government.
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Replacing single-use plastic cups with paper ones is problematic: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have demonstrated that paper cups can also harm the environment because they contain harmful substances.
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Citizen-safety and citizen-centric approaches are needed to address public
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], August 8: Embracing a citizen-centric approach, a meeting of the UT Environment Standing Committee was held at Paryavaran Bhawan, Sector 19, Chandigarh, to discuss and address the urgent environmental issues faced by Chandigarh. The meeting was chaired by the Chancellor o
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Assam government decides to phase out single-use plastic
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati on Friday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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India, France commit to eliminate single use plastic products pollution
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Plastic products pollution due to littered and mismanaged plastic waste is a global environmental issue that must be urgently addressed. It has adverse impacts on ecosystems in general and marine ecosystems in particular.
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Israel sees 73 pc drop in disposable plastic bag use
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In 2022, about 474 million bags made of plastic were provided by retailers to Israeli consumers, a 73 per cent reduction in the amount of plastic bags sold by large retailers compared to 2016, before the implementation of the law, Israel has seen. The law prevented the generation of bag wast
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Greater Visakhapatnam civic body seizes 4,000 kg single-use plastic in 2 w
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
As part of the Eco Vizag campaign, officials of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) have seized 4000 Kg of single-use plastic and imposed a fine of over Rs 12 lakh in just 14 days across the city," said GVMC Commissioner CM Saikanth Varma.
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