You Need To Stop Using Plastic Plates And Cutlery For Eating Out From July 1

In a bid to tackle plastic pollution, India will soon stop manufacturing, importing and selling single-use plastic items from July 1. Foodies! This would mean that you need to stop using plastic straws and cutlery while eating out. Do keep in mind that if you continue to use single-use plastic, you would have to pay a hefty fine. Read on to know more.

Single-Use Plastic Items Banned In India From July 1

According to a report by Hindustan Times, single-use plastic (SUP) items with low utility and high littering potential will be banned all across India from July 1. This includes plastic plates, cutlery, earbuds, straws, packing films around sweet boxes, plastic flags, plastic sticks and even cigarette packets among others. Officials revealed to news agencies that vendors can use any non-plastic alternatives like compostable and biodegradable plastics.

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Violators Must Pay Heavy Fines

Moreover, people who continue selling, importing or manufacturing single-use plastic from July 1 onwards, will have to pay hefty fines. The Environment Protection (EP) Act prescribes imprisonment of up to five years with a fine of around ₹1 lakh. It can be both or one. If the violations continue, then the violators must pay a fine of ₹5000 every day. Folks! It’s time to say goodbye to single-use plastic and combat plastic pollution in India. Meanwhile, visit Bangalore’s first ever zero waste juice bar, Eat Raja.