Page 2 - Plastic Ban
TMSEp200: Single-use plastic, IT workers, Nilesh Shah, twin deficit problem
Will Frooti packs go off the shelves? Can an IT employee be classified as a workman? What is Nilesh Shah's take on investors' approach to markets? What is a twin deficit problem? All answers here
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Will your Frooti & Maaza packs go off the shelves from July 1?
Govt has decided to phase out single-use plastic from the country. So, FMCG companies are now scrambling to find a replacement for plastic straws. Here's an insight into the world of plastic straws
 "Will your Frooti & Maaza packs go off the shelves from July 1?")
A straw in the wind from packaging company UFlex set to benefit FMCGs
It is gearing up to make the six billion paper straws per annum needed by FMCG companies
Putting it on paper: Closure of plants feared over plastic straw ban
With the government banning plastic straws with effect from July 1, the Rs 6,000-crore small tetra pack industry making beverages have no choice but to shift to paper straws, which are more expensive
Amul urges Modi to delay plastic straw ban, cites impact on dairy farmers
The decision has spooked Amul and global drinks majors including PepsiCo Inc and Coca-Cola, especially after the government declined to change its stance
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Centre issues advisory to states, UTs to phase out single-use plastic
Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 currently being implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, plastic-waste management, including elimination of SUP, is a crucial area of focus
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WEF 2022: Which priorities should global plastic pollution treaty focus on?
Here is what five leaders believe are the priorities and perspectives a global treaty on plastic pollution offers
Delhi Secretariat to ban single-use plastic items from June 1: Gopal Rai
Staff will be asked to avoid SUP water bottles and use kulhads, stainless steel glasses or paper cups to drink water, the minister said
European Investment Bank commits $20 mn to combat plastic pollution
Circulate Capital, the Singapore-based investment management firm announced on Tuesday that the European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed up to $20 million for fighting plastic pollution
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Top headlines: Four rate hikes likely in FY23, 'Tata Neu' an instant hit
Business Standard brings you the top headlines this morning
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Plastic ban looming, FMCG firms consider importing paper straws
Nestle has already made the switch; Dabur, Amul, Parle weigh options
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Imported paper straws to have cost implications, says food industry
The government's ban on single-use plastics, to be effective from July 1, will also impact the plastic straws that are packaged with small juice and milk beverage packs sold by food companies
Amul dairy says bracing for sales disruption due to straws ban
India last week refused to waive an impending ban on straws that are packaged with small juice and milk beverage packs
Environment vs Economy: Why govt is going slow on single-use plastic ban
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had vowed to take the Indian people along in a nationwide commitment to end the use of single use plastic
 "Environment vs Economy: Why govt is going slow on single-use plastic ban")
Letter to BS: It may take another 50 years to stop plastic's usage
Man, though gifted with brilliance, is cursed with the lack of farsightedness
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Politics of recycling plastic
It is reported that prior to the 2018 ban, 95 per cent of the European Union's and 70 per cent of the US's plastic waste collected for recycling was sold and shipped to China
Masks, gloves, PPEs and the plastic conundrum we need a solution to
The plastic ban in India, which had just started to take effect, has been substantially derailed given current needs and with enforcement systems looking the other way.
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Another victim of Covid-19: World's plan to ditch single-use plastic
Governors in Massachusetts and Illinois have banned or strongly discouraged the use of reusable grocery bags
 "Another victim of Covid-19: World's plan to ditch single-use plastic")
Govt plans increase in thickness of polyethylene bags to 125 microns
Plastic processors say that is much thicker than global standards
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Top events today: Gen Rawat to take over as CDS, Railway fare hike, & more
Business Standard brings you top events that are lined up for Wednesday
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