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In Bihar, no one will be allowed to store, distribute, sell or use any kind of plastic bag for storing or dispensing edible or non-edible goods within the jurisdiction of Municipal Corporations and Councils and Nagar Panchayats.
California Bans Plastic Bags
In a major move, California became the first US state to ban single-use plastic bags.
In a major move, California became the first US state to ban single-use plastic bags.
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Two months ago, a draft notification was circulated by the Bihar government on a blanket ban on manufacture, import, storage, transport, sale and use of plastic after seeking objections and suggestions from civilians, institutions and stakeholders.
In August, the High Court had directed the government to impose the ban and later directed for a law on the matter and use of media to create public awareness.
According to the notification, no one will be allowed to store, distribute, sell or use any kind of plastic bag for storing or dispensing edible or non-edible goods within the jurisdiction of Municipal Corporations and Councils and Nagar Panchayats.
Philippines Financial Capital Bans Plastic Bags, Styrofoam Food Containers
The Philippines financial capital has banned disposable plastic shopping bags and styrofoam food containers.
The Philippines financial capital has banned disposable plastic shopping bags and styrofoam food containers.
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The Communist Party daily Granma has reported that a Cuban farmer has devised a method for packaging biogas in plastic bags to facilitate domestic use of the fuel.
The Communist Party daily Granma has reported that a Cuban farmer has devised a method for packaging biogas in plastic bags to facilitate domestic use of the fuel.
Polythene Wraps may Help Save Lives of Premature Babies
New study has found that they may be able to save the lives of premature infants.
New study has found that they may be able to save the lives of premature infants.
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