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AipmA At work

Meeting with Hon’ble Environment Minister Shri Ramdas Kadam

with concerns on the proposed ban on Plastics

meeting was called upon by State Environment recycling initiatives and implementation of Plastic Waste
A Department on 5th March at 2.00pm regarding the Management Rules, 2016
proposed ban on Plastics and Thermocol products by Also various environmental concerns regarding the used
Government of Maharashtra, with Hon’ble Environment Plastics were addressed by Associations.
Minister Shri Ramdas Kadam.
The members of Associations sought support from
The meeting was attended by AIPMA, Maharashtra Plastics Government to have an effective implementation of PWM
Manufacturers’ Association, Plastics Manufacturers’ Social 2016 Rules and proper utilisation of used Plastics to make
Welfare Association and even Retailers’ Association and recycled products.
Hotels’ Associations as per the invitation extended for
the meeting. AIPMA and MPMA also submitted their presentation on
Plastics waste- A resource and various Recycling Projects
During the meeting Hon’ble Environment Minister all going on in certain cities of Maharashtra which could be
Associations put forth their concerns and impacts of the
encouraged further.
Proposed Ban on various aspects of our society.
All the above discussions and suggestions were taken into
The Associations suggested that the real solution for account by Hon’ble Environment Minister and the meeting
sustainable management of used plastics is through
was concluded.

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