Single Use Plastic Ban Items List PDF

PDF Name	Single Use Plastic Ban Items List
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Language	English
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Single Use Plastic Ban Items List - Summary

To reduce plastic waste and combat pollution in a country with a population of nearly 1.4 billion people, the Indian Government has implemented a ban on single-use plastic items. This ban includes a variety of single-use plastic products like straws, cutlery, earbuds, cigarette packets, and many more essential items. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government announced this significant decision to help create a cleaner environment for all.

Single-Use Plastic Ban Items List

The Single-Use Plastics (SUP) ban, effective from 1st July 2022, aims to eliminate plastics that are typically used just once and then disposed of without recycling. Unfortunately, many of these items are often not thrown away properly and cannot be recycled. According to a report by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Plastic Waste Management, the global average plastic consumption per person is 28 kg, while in India, it stands at only 11 kg. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report from 2019-20 highlights that India generates an astonishing 3.5 million metric tonnes of plastic waste each year.

Earbuds with plastic sticks
Plastic sticks for balloons
Plastic flags
Candy sticks
Ice-cream sticks
Polystyrene (Thermocol) for decoration
Plastic plates, cups, glasses, and cutlery such as forks, spoons, knives, straws, and trays
Wrapping or packing films around sweet boxes
Invitation cards
Cigarette packets
Plastic or PVC banners less than 100 microns, stirrers
Balloon sticks
Cigarette packs
Cutlery items including plates, cups, glasses, forks, spoons, knives, and trays
Sweet boxes
Candy and ice cream sticks
Polystyrene for decoration
PVC banners measuring under 100 microns
Straws
Packaging films

How Is Government Pushing For Alternatives

The government is encouraging the use of eco-friendly materials as alternatives to single-use plastics. This shift helps in finding solutions that are good for our environment and economy.

Affordable alternatives like paper, jute, glass, wood, and clay can replace the banned items.
Many small businesses and entrepreneurs in India are ready to step up and meet the increasing demand for these eco-friendly alternatives.
Stainless steel, made from metals like iron, chromium, and nickel, serves as a great replacement option.
Bamboo, a resource that grows widely in India, is a strong alternative due to its high biodegradability.
Wood, being biodegradable, can also be one of the best solutions available.

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