The Hindu 25.10.2013
Six tonnes of banned plastic bags seized
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) in association with various local bodies conducted mass raids across the State on Thursday, and confiscated plastic bags that were less than 40 microns thick.
In Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram districts, where the drive was conducted in major markets, six tonnes of plastic bags were seized.
“Wholesalers, retailers and manufacturers were covered. Our officials carried gauge meters to check the thickness of the plastics. A similar drive was conducted in February as well,” said a source at TNPCB.
In Chennai, the 2.5 tonnes of plastic bags collected from areas including Koyambedu market, Pondy Bazaar, Velachery and George Town area were handed over to the respective Chennai Corporation zonal offices.
