Page 3 - Plastic Ban

I only said no single-use plastic, not plastic-free India, clarifies PM

India should develop cost-efficient solution, not only to address problems in India, but also across globe, says Modi

Urban Indians averse to single-use plastics, 78% want complete ban: Survey

In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed his concern on single-use plastics

Kerala govt bans manufacturing, sale of single-use plastic from January 1

As per the decision, plastic manufacturers, wholesalers and small sellers who violate the law can be fined Rs 10,000 for the first time and Rs 25,000 for violating the law again

Double whammy looms for plastic products industry: CRISIL SME Tracker

Intense competition in this highly fragmented industry is expected to put operating margins under pressure

Plastic's loss, jute's gain: Demand for 'golden fibre' boosts jute industry

In an industry known more for industrial violence and lockouts, the excitement is palpable at the surge in demand, after decades of stagnation, whether from the government or from global retailers

Indian ships to ban single-use plastic on board from January 1

Not only a large number of single-use plastics will be prohibited to be used on board Indian ships but will also be banned in foreign ships when in Indian waters

Walmart boosts local MSME sourcing ahead of Diwali, shuns plastic packaging

Firm claims it is sourcing a range of food items and traditional handicrafts made in UP, apart from goods from Jaipur, Panipat, Sholapur and Ahmedabad

HUL declares war on plastic with cardboard deodorant and bamboo toothbrush

Unilever is tying up with plastic collectors and recyclers in all developed countries and in large developing markets like India

Plastic ban: Biocon may replace disposable insulin pens with reusables

Biocon's ready-to-use pre-filled disposable pen with insulin Glargine is manufactured at its plant in Bengaluru

Single-use plastic: The world may be drowning in it but can we ban it?

Listen to Jyoti Mukul and Ankur Bhardwaj as they discuss the questions surrounding a blanket ban on single-use plastics in this special Business Standard podcast

ITC launches first multilayered plastic collection, recycling drive in Pune

These multiple layers prevent food contamination and help in transport and storage

Amit Shah urges people to shun single-use plastic at Sankalp Yatra

Highlighting the perils of single-use plastic, the BJP president said it takes nearly 400 years for it to degrade.

Govt shelves plan on countrywide ban on single-use plastic products

The plan was for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to outlaw six items on Wednesday as part of a broader campaign to rid India of single-use plastics by 2022.

Single-use plastic ban: Industry mulls polyester yarn for milk packaging

The govt had fixed a thickness criterion of 50 microns when the use of plastic carry bags was banned a couple of years ago.

From Dabur India to Flipkart, companies try to wean off plastics

Dabur is working with nearly 5,000 ragpickers to collect plastic waste, besides recycling PET waste to make T-shirts and other products that can used in internal events

What Indian firms can learn from global plastic waste management

Stakeholders in the value chain across the world are trying out innovative solutions to manage plastic waste

Paper, jute product stocks extend rally amid single-use plastic ban buzz

Ludlow Jute & Specialities, Star Paper Mills, Orient Paper & Industries and Ruchira Papers have seen their market value appreciate in the range of 50 to 150 per cent from their respective August lows.

'Existential issue': India Inc seeks clarity on PM Modi's plastics ban

CII seek exemptions, but environmentalists say govt's move will help battle plastics pollution.

Plastic industry employs lakhs, blanket ban will lead to job losses: Jairam

The former Environment minister said the real problem was how to dispose of and recycle plastic waste

Soon, use Railways' plastic bottle crushers and get free mobile recharge

Railways have issued directions that from October 2 this year, single-use plastic will not be used on its premises