Plastic ban

The IRCTC will soon ban single-use plastic from the catering department of the Indian Railways. Items such as plates, spoons, cups, glasses, trays, and other essentials will be replaced soon. The decision has been taken against the backdrop of a ban on single-use plastic by the Ministry of Environment. Officials of railways have started to prepare guidelines for the ban on plastic. Alternative resources are also been explored by the Railway Ministry. The ministry may opt for wooden or cardboard-made utensils for the…

Restaurants and grocery stores worry about a supply of alternative products as the government announces details of its ban on single-use plastics. in Toronto. June 20, 2022.Steve Russell | Toronto Star | Getty ImagesCanada is banning the manufacture and import of single-use plastics by the end of the year, the government announced on Monday, in a major effort to combat plastic waste and address climate change.The ban will cover items like checkout bags, cutlery, straws, and food-service ware made from or containing…