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Environment

Plastic producers vow to help enforce ban on plastic below 40 microns

December 16, 2014 Shree D N

It was a tug of war between BBMP and plastic manufacturers. While the latter didn’t want to take responsibility for the plastics’ problem, BBMP says they have to share the burden of managing the plastic waste.

Environment

Sanjay Nagar shopkeepers stop giving plastic carry bags, launch ‘Rent a Bag’

December 13, 2014 Ganga Madappa

If you are among those who think eliminating plastic is not possible, here’s a real story that proves you wrong. It just needs smart thinking.

Environment

Bengaluru citizens take up no-plastic bag challenge

July 3, 2014 Shree D N

Say no to plastic bags. Carry your own bag to market, refuse plastic bags, re-use and minimise the usage of plastic bags. This seems to be the mantra for this month.

Environment

LB Shastri Nagar residents abandon plastic bags

August 5, 2009 Vinita

When Trupti Godbole and Sarita Kotagiri started their campaign for eco-friendly cloth bags, some felt it would not make a difference. Others made fun of them. Not anymore.

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