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.