Say no to plastic

Looking for ecofriendly air fresheners? Jamshedpur's Rajiv Sharma innovated ALVE smart air fresheners by recycling 3,000 kg of temple flower waste.

Mohammed Azhar Mohiuddin's company 'Bio Reform' uses innovative biotechnology processes to manufacture eco-friendly, biodegradable, and compostable bags that decompose within 180 days. Here's how they are replacing plastic bags.

Delhi-based Nikhil Kumar started Greenevon Bio Bottles, a startup that makes plastic-like items using sugarcane. Their products are biodegradable and decompose in 180 days.

Assam-based friends Upamanyu Borkakoty and Anshuman Bharali started Woolah to sell biodegradable and plastic-free teabags. Watch the video to learn more about their unique design and brilliant model.

The company has been exporting its products for the past decade to more than 30 countries across the world and have even launched a showroom in London.

The sal leaf project is expected to provide a sizeable income to 500 local women. Furthermore, collectorate official have also been told to bring their own water bottles! #LiveGreen #PlasticFreeIndia #IAS

On February 9, 2016, the ‘No to Polythene and yes to Cloth Bags’ campaign was formally kickstarted when a cloth bag manufacturing unit was set up inside Gurgaon Jail.

The state cabinet passed the plastic ban proposal on Thursday, which specifically strikes down on the manufacture and sale of these three common plastic items including bags, straws and disposable plastic cutlery like spoons, cups and plates.

Regeno biodegradable or compostable bags are made out of wastes of maize, vegetables and paper. These bags once disposed degrade in three month’ time based on the fertility of the soil without causing any damage to it. Besides, these biobags burn like paper and turn into ash. They can also melted in hot water.

While these green norms set by the panchayat were only applicable to wedding feasts, the rules were later extended to almost all events that see over 100 guests in attendance.