What is the option of plastic?let's know!
The government said that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organized the 'National Expo on Eco Alternatives to Single Use Plastics and Start-up Conference 2022' in chennai on 26-27 september 2022. About 150 organizations participated in this exhibition which are engaged in research, development, manufacturing and sale of eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. Many new and unique products were showcased here. Such as: carry bags, clothes, shoes, health products, sanitary pads, cutlery. All these products were made from different things. Such as: banana leaves, fiber, rice husk, agricultural products, betel leaves, coconut coir, soil, palm leaves, cloth, jute. These products were made by manufacturers, self-help groups and start-up companies from all over India.
The aim of this exhibition was to spread awareness about plastic alternatives and encourage people to use them. This exhibition was an important step towards reducing plastic pollution and protecting the environment.
What methods did the government try to find plastic alternatives?
The government has organized a 'hackathon' to find alternatives to plastic and find new ways to manage plastic waste. In the hackathon, people find new ideas and solutions. The Ministry of Environment, Ministry of MSME, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and pollution CONTROL BOARD' target='_blank' title='central pollution control board-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>central pollution control board (CPCB) jointly organized the hackathon. Due to the plastic ban, people have started thinking about using other things instead of plastic. Keeping this in mind, the Bureau of indian Standards (BIS) has issued a new standard IS 18267. This standard is for food serving utensils made from agricultural by-products.
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