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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
No plastic bags Minimally packaged products
Make sure to have a few reusable cloth or jute Opt for items that are sold in bulk or with minimal
bags handy at all times. Refusing plastic bags at packaging, especially when it comes to fruits,
stores and markets is one of the most effective vegetables and grains. Bring your own contain-
steps you can take. ers or bags to refill staples like rice, pulses or
nuts from local stores.
Reusable containers
Bar soaps and shampoo bars
Swap plastic wrap and disposable containers for
glass, stainless steel or silicone ones. These are Liquid soaps and shampoos often come in plas-
not only eco-friendly but also safer for storing tic bottles. However, solid alternatives last long-
food, especially when you're heating. er, work just as well and usually come in recycla-
ble or compostable packaging.
Single-use cutlery and straws
Buy in bulk
Try to keep reusable cutlery set and metal or
bamboo straw in your bag. Cafes and restau- Purchasing larger quantities of frequently used
rants now allow you to bring your own, and say- items like detergent, cooking oil or snacks can
ing no to plastic disposables can be beneficial cut down on the number of plastic containers
over time. over time.
Source - https://www.indiatvnews.com/
INDIA'S PLASTIC WASTE CRISIS COULD
BE ITS GREATEST ECONOMIC CHANCE
stream of raw material, value creation,
and jobs.
India generates nearly 3.46 million
tonnes of plastic waste annually, plac-
ing it behind only the US and the Eu-
ropean Union. Yet it recycles just 8%
of that waste.
With projections suggesting a rise in
plastic consumption to 70.5 million
tonnes by 2035, continuing with the
current systems will only raise recy-
he scale of waste, whether plastic, e- cling rates to a meager 11% (National
waste, tyres, construction debris, or so- Circular Economy Roadmap for Reducing Plastic
Tlar panels, is not a liability but a potential Waste in India).
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