The Hindu 02.08.2012
Plastic ban comes into effect in Kottayam
Ban on plastic articles, especially carry bags, cups and plates, has formally come into effect in the town on Wednesday.
The decision in this regard had been taken by the district administration and was accepted by the Municipal Council. As per the new directives, shops will not use bags below 40 microns and would charge for carry bags of 40 microns or more.
It has also been decided that the resident associations, who would play a pivotal role in waste processing at source, should distribute eco-friendly materials as carry bags for their respective residents. The government offices in the town too would discard plastic cups, plates and other articles during functions and would reject plastic carry bag from their offices.
According to V.K. Anil Kumar, the chairman of Health Standing Committee, the Municipal authorities will continue the awareness campaign till Sunday and commence physical verification from Monday.
