Single-use plastic bags banned at all national, state parks and retail outlets, says Nik Nazmi

Single-use plastic bags banned at all national, state parks and retail outlets, says Nik Nazmi

PUTRAJAYA: The use of single-use plastic bags in forest reserves, national/state parks, marine parks, Geoheritage sites, Geosites and certain business premises nationwide is now prohibited as a proactive measure to reduce plastic pollution in the country. Read full story

Single-use plastic bags banned in forest reserves, national parks

The natural resources and environmental sustainability ministry says the ban will also cover permanent commercial premises.

Sikkim Becomes World’s First Fully Organic State, Introduces Bamboo Bottles To Cut Plastic Use

India’s north-eastern gem, Sikkim, etched its name in history by becoming the world’s first fully organic state. This milestone was officially announced in 2020. The state now operates with a 100% organic farming policy, with no chemical fertilisers or pesticides used or imported across its farmland. This transformative move not only protects Sikkim’s delicate Himalayan ecosystem but also serves as a shining example of sustainable development fo…