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The Supreme Court had recently reiterated its ban on plastic bags, saying that they are a bigger threat to the country than nuclear bombs. (Representational image)

Policy to encourage recycling in pipeline

The state is making sure that plastic bottles and milk pouches too do not end up in dumping grounds.

18 March 2018 5:09 AM IST

A number of cases come up each year where animals get tangled in plastic in the ocean and suffocate to death. (Photo: AP)

5 reasons why plastics are bad for everyone

Since plastic has so much negative effects, many cities and countries from around the world have already put plastic bag...

17 March 2018 3:38 PM IST

Mumbai, also features among the top 10 cities in terms of billionaire population.

Maharashtra to ban plastic from March 18, says environment minister

Ban would cover the production, use, storage, sale, distribution, import and transportation of plastic, the minister...

17 March 2018 3:16 PM IST

File picture of the BMC headquarters.

BMC seeks help to execute plastic ban

The BMC has asked these organisations to register with the civic body for taking part in the exhibition.

1 May 2018 5:50 AM IST

Govt to await High Court orders on plastic ban

The BMC and other local bodies have been preparing to take action but the matter is pending before the high court.

14 Jun 2018 5:04 AM IST

The plastic ban order of the Maharashtra government is likely to make nearly 3,00,000 people jobless as industry urged the government to come out with a solution, an industry official said here.

Task force formed to end plastic use, govt tells HC

According to affidavit, the expert committee was looking into the representations submitted by the petitioners

9 Jun 2018 5:33 AM IST

The deadline for the plastic ban is June 23

Civic inspectors will conduct surprise visits

BMC gears up to take action against plastic offenders.

9 Jun 2018 5:32 AM IST

No clarity on banned items: Manufacturers, retailers

The traders have demanded clarification from the BMC and the state government on the issue.

23 Jun 2018 1:37 AM IST

Even the paper bags are expensive. The cloth bags and jute bags are too pricey. I cannot stop myself from comparing them with plastic bags, which are cheap, said Asha Singh, a visitor.

Plenty of green options but cost remains concern

However, when it came to their prices, people were taken aback despite being impressed by their utility.

23 Jun 2018 1:35 AM IST

With nylon and paper bags firmly in place, a shop in Fort is prepared for the ban.

Thermocol to be allowed for Ganeshotsav?

Govt is mulling move even as ban is to come into force, environmentalists oppose idea.

23 Jun 2018 1:29 AM IST

The deadline for the plastic ban is June 23

Maharashtra plastic ban to begin from tomorrow

The state government has imposed a ban on manufacturing, use, sale, distribution and storage of certain plastic...

22 Jun 2018 7:02 PM IST

The deadline for the plastic ban is June 23

Most people aware of harmful effects of plastics but still use it:...

The major difficulties faced by the respondents include shopkeepers not providing bags for carrying items,...

22 Jun 2018 4:15 PM IST