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bangalore plastic ban

Environment

Illegal garbage disposal: Bengaluru’s SWM Marshals to go digital in levying fines

October 16, 2019 Harsha Raj Gatty

Since last month, BBMP’s SWM Marshals have been issuing steep fines to those who don’t segregate garbage, litter streets etc. The Marshals will soon get handheld devices for better enforcement

Economy

Goodbye plastic, hello cotton: How this bag manufacturer supports the ban

September 20, 2016 Kate Clark

With orders pouring in and losses reducing quickly, this Peenya based manufacturer has managed the transition. But will the good days continue?

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Governance

BBMP seeks help in each ward; increases fine on plastic ban violators

May 10, 2016 News Desk

BBMP has put its foot down to make the implementation of plastic ban a success. However, ward level citizen volunteers are an essential ingredient in the success of plastic ban and scientific waste management.

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Environment

Plastic ban now official in Karnataka

March 16, 2016 News Desk

The State government has implemented plastic ban in Karnataka. What are the banned items? What is the punishment for violation?

Environment

Bengaluru is being swept by citizen-led plastic bans

February 16, 2016 Shree D N

HSR, Bellandur, Koramangala… Who’s next? The trend is sweeping Bengaluru – citizens are leading plastic bans in Bengaluru. Carry your own bag. Say no to plastic carry bag. Reject any single use plastic. If you are a shop owner, go for alternatives.

Environment

Plastic ban won’t affect jobs, say govt, analysts

December 4, 2015 Akshatha M

Will there be jobs created by plastic ban in Bengaluru? What is the current demand for jute and cloth bags, and is it likely to go up? What does the government feel about implementation of the ban?

Economy

Plastic ban: 25,000 to lose jobs; Industry seeks solutions

November 19, 2015 Akshatha M

Both plastic producers and recyclers in Jolly Mohalla, Nayandahalli and Peenya will be affected badly if the plastic ban is implemented in letter and spirit. What will happen to the livelihoods of the workers in such industries?


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