single use plastic

Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) challenge calls for residents to carry their own steel glasses, plates or containers instead of using plastic or paper cutlery. And post pictures it on social media with #BYOC.

Excessive plastic usage is a major problem in the food industry, especially when it comes to food packaging where the use of plastic carry bags and plastic containers is rampant.

Snack manufacturers, like PepsiCo India, ITC and Cavinkare have shown enthusiasm in altering their current ways to meet the plastic ban in various states, including Maharashtra.

In a detailed interview, the top bureaucrat explains all you need to know about the much-talked-about state-wide plastic ban and its relevance to Mumbai.

On June 23, 2018, Mumbaikars from the Thakur village in Kandivali, performed last rites and organised an official funeral for plastic items to mark the day the Maharashtra plastic ban came into effect.