Sikkim became the first state in India to totally ban plastic water bottles from 2022. The state paved the way for the rest of the country after it banned thermocol and styrofoam cutlery and plates and plastic bags below 50 microns. And now following Sikkim’s footsteps, Chandigarh will soon go plastic-free. Chandigarh Mayor Sarbjit Kaur Dhillon on February 7 launched the ‘plastic-free city’ initiative. The Mayor revealed that technology will be used to reduce plastic usage in Chandigarh and citizens must come together to make this plastic ban a successful one. Read on to know how.
Chandigarh To Go Plastic-Free; Citizens Urged To Use Cloth Bags
‘Plastic-Free City’ campaign in Chandigarh was announced under the Mission Swachh Chandigarh. According to The Indian Express report, Mayor Sarbjit Kaur Dhillon urged citizens to use jute and cloth bags instead of plastic bags. The aim to go plastic-free in the city won’t be possible without the support and cooperation of citizens, shopkeepers and businessmen. The Mayor stressed the need to remove the use of plastic from one’s daily routine. Technology will be explored to eliminate the use of plastic items from the city. Moreover, to put this plan into action awareness campaigns will be held in schools, colleges and other educational institutions. While the Swachh Survekshan mandates the ban on single-use plastic below 75 microns, Chandigarh aims to ban all types of plastic.
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Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui Is Bollywood’s First Film To Generate Zero Waste
Interestingly, on another note Bollywood movie, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui became the Hindi film industry’s first zero-waste film. The Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor starrer collaborated with Skrap, a firm specialised in managing waste generated at events to recycle it. From using water dispensers instead of plastic bottles on sets to serving food in compostable plates and cutlery, the film grabbed eyeballs for ensuring the sets generated zero waste, and even grabbed an award for this. Meanwhile, at this Delhi cafe you can give plastic to grab a free meal.