To preserve the environment and make Chandigarh plastic free, the administration on Wednesday banned single use plastic and the enforcement agencies have been asked to implement the order strictly.
The list of the single-use Plastic and Thermocol items which are banned are Single Use Plastic Cutlery (Plate, Cup, Glasses, Bowls, Forks, Knives, Spoons, Stirrers and Straws); Thermocol/ Styrofoam Cutlery (Plate, Cup, Glasses, Bowls, etc); Single Use Plastic Containers (Dish Bowl, Trays, Glasses, Lids) less than 250 micron used for packaging/covering of food liquid items; Plastic (sold in the name of Silver/Aluminium) bag/pouch for packing food items; Drinking Water Sealed Glasses and Plastic Mineral Water Pouch; Plastic Material for Decoration Purpose; Plastic carry bags with or without handle irrespective of size, shape and colour, etc.
All shopkeepers have been asked to refrain from using any banned Single use item to avoid penal action.
