The panel will specifically look at suggestions given by plastic manufacturers regarding its production, use and recycling.

Known for causing pollution hazards, the multi-layered plastics (MLP), the shiny cover in which many ready-to-eat food, chips and biscuits as well as tobacco products are being sold, will be phased

Along with ensuring the convenience and safety of pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra, the authorities this time will also be focusing on prohibition on polythene and ensuring proper solid was

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Thursday told the Bombay high court that citizens using banned plastic items can be penalized since the March 23 notification barring use of plastic came into

THANE: The citizens’ community has joined hands to spread awareness on the ban on plastic bags and products and have switched to social media to widen their reach and inform locals about the altern

Pauri District administration has launched a drive to ensure strict execution of the ban imposed on disposable plastic and thermocol articles.

HYDERABAD:Did you know that an estimated 4 tonnes of plastic is collected every day in Hyderabad? Dumping of this could be a huge environment hazard.

Plastic ban in the state had come into effect from the Marathi new year of Gudi Padwa. The state government had announced the same around six months in advance.

The Maharashtra government’s decision to ban plastic bags can be debated.

Nashik: The Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) on Monday met state environment minister Ramdas Kadam and urged him to stay the government ban on plastics.