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The danger of heart disease death is hiding in your daily items: Study exposes

Phthalates, a chemical found in plastic, can lead to inflammation and disruption of how arteries work. This can affect heart health and lead to death.

According to a new study, we have more reasons to abandon the use of plastic in common household items. (Pixabay)

lifestyle

Published on May 05, 2025 03:40 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

MCG holds meeting on environmental hazards due to use of plastic

The meet discussed adverse effects of plastic pollution, as the MCG additional commissioner urged vendors to take immediate steps to stop the use of plastic in their businesses

MCG officials during the meeting underlined that the government has imposed a strict ban on single-use plastic items and polythene carry bags. Violators involved in usage, storage, sale, or manufacturing of banned plastic products will face heavy fines. (PTI)

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Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

2 years after ban, single-use plastic still a common sight in Delhi

During the spot check by HT, the rampant use of plastic cutlery was visible, apart from plastic bags with thicknesses varying from 10 to 15 microns

The ban on plastic is largely being flouted in the informal sector, especially by vegetable, fruit and street-food vendors in Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2024 05:50 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

MPCB issues order to state local bodies to step up action against single-use plastic

Newly-appointed MPCB chairman on March 12 issued an order to all local bodies in the state to speed up action against single-use plastic

cities

Updated on Mar 16, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Assam govt to ban single-use plastic, including water bottles below 1L from Oct

The decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati on Friday.

Assam govt decided to ban production of water bottles made of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) of less than 1 litre.

india news

Published on Jul 21, 2023 11:44 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Plastic ban order falls flat as LMC staff enjoys chai, chole-poori packed in polythenes

The officials of the civic body, which is responsible to implement and monitor the ban on single-use plastic in the state capital, were seen enjoying the morning tea which was poured from a transparent polythene bag.

The usage of single-use plastic goes on in the LMC office. (Deepak Gupta)

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Updated on Jul 04, 2023 12:12 AM IST

ByAnupam Srivastava

Himachal to frame policy to find plastic alternatives: Sukhvinder Sukhu

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced that state government would formulate a policy within next one year for finding alternatives to plastic

The government is actively seeking alternatives to boost and preserve the environment said the CM. (ANI Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 06, 2023 01:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Problem of plenty: Ban no bar, Delhi markets struggle to get rid of plastics

Earbuds with plastic sticks, plastic cutlery and straws were found in use with shopkeepers saying that they were not able to find alternatives suggested by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).

A MCD official said enforcement teams seized 689.01 kg of plastic items and issued 368 challans on Friday.

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Updated on Jul 02, 2022 08:11 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi

Single-use plastic ban to come into force across India from tomorrow

DPCC officials said that adequate time has been given to suppliers, manufacturers and retailers to phase out these items and ensure a zero inventory of the banned stock from July 1 onwards.

According to an assessment by the environment department in 2020, Delhi generates 1,060 tonnes per day of plastic, which is roughly 10.10% of the total municipal solid waste.(HT File)

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Updated on Jun 30, 2022 01:39 PM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi

Plastic ban: SUP still available in Delhi markets, traders awaiting alternatives

At the Karol Bagh market, multiple shops, include juice and lassi sellers were using plastic cups. While some said that paper cup are costlier than plastic ones, some others said they were phasing out the stock.

While the government says a majority of the manufacturers of the banned SUP items have already switched to alternatives such as items made out of bamboo, jute, paper or wood, some producers said they were still looking to set up new machines. (Sunil Ghosh /HT)

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Updated on Jun 30, 2022 04:42 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi

Single-use plastic ban in Delhi: Awareness drive from July 1

The Delhi government will launch a campaign from July 1 to encourage people to comply with the ban on 19 single-use plastic (SUP) items in Delhi, environment department officials said on Tuesday

Delhi government to conduct three-day fair between July 1-3 to discourage people from using single-use plastic. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jun 22, 2022 01:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Punjab bans single-use plastic from July

The announcement by the Punjab government was made during a virtual function on the occasion of World Environment Day today.

Single-use plastic to be banned in Punjab. (Sunil Ghosh /HT)

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Published on Jun 05, 2022 06:13 PM IST

ByHT News Desk, New Delhi

Delhi: Week-long fair to promote use of single-use plastic alternatives

On Wednesday, an exhibition was held at the Delhi secretariat where some startups showcased alternative solutions, including pottery, cloth items, bags made of paper and jute, and crockery made of biodegradable items.

The Delhi government has already announced a ban on SUP items in the Delhi secretariat from June 1.(HT File)

cities

Updated on May 26, 2022 12:13 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

City stakeholders told to phase out single-use plastic stocks by June 30

The pollution watchdog also asked manufacturers, retailers, shopkeepers and the general public to ensure a zero inventory of the single use plastic (SUP) items by June 30, 2022.

Most single-use plastic items have little to no recyclable value, finding their way to landfill sites, or simply clogging up drains before entering rivers.(PTI file photo)

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Published on Feb 22, 2022 05:36 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

States told to ready single-use plastic ban starting July 1

The prohibited plastic items include ear buds, flags, candy and ice-cream sticks, decorative thermocol, PVC banners less than 100 micron thick, stirrers, wrapping films, cups, glasses, and cutlery, among others.

Additionally, no plastic carry bags less than 120 micron thick can be used from December 31.(PTI file photo)

india news

Updated on Feb 21, 2022 12:57 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

Britain seeks ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery to reduce waste

About 1.1 billion single-use plates and 4.25 billion items of single-use cutlery, most of which are plastic, are used in Britain every year.

Only 10% of England's single-use plates and cutlery are recycled upon disposal.(Wikimedia Commons)

world news

Published on Nov 20, 2021 03:20 PM IST

Reuters | , London

Australian state bans plastic drinking straws and stirrers

An Australian state on Monday became the first in the country to ban some single-used plastic items including drinking straws, stir sticks and cutlery.

environment

Published on Mar 01, 2021 06:28 PM IST

AP | , Adelaide, Australia

Every item in this ‘grocery store’ in New York is made from plastic. Here’s why

In a satirical manner the ‘store’ displays cereal boxes and sushi roll boxes with the labels like ‘Yucky Shards’ and ‘plastic bagacado roll’.

The image shows the pop-up ‘grocery store’ in Times Square.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Oct 17, 2020 03:01 PM IST

New York | ByReuters | Posted by: Srimoyee Chowdhury

Mexico City is contributing to a plastic-free future with this old method

The city’s government this week banned single-use plastic bags to complement worldwide efforts to protect the environment.

The ban that began Jan. 1 prohibits the sale or distribution of the bags pervasive everywhere from Walmart to corner shops.(representational image)(Unsplash)

trending

Updated on Jan 04, 2020 12:57 PM IST

Mexico City | ByReuters

Thai shoppers find creative alternatives after plastic ban. See pics

The restriction, introduced at the start of the new year by several major mall operators and the ubiquitous 7-Eleven convenience stores, was a victory for environmental campaigners in a country where individuals use an average of eight plastic bags a day.

Thai shoppers grabbed baskets, buckets and even a wheelbarrow to skirt a new ban on single-use plastic bags.(Facebook)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2020 07:49 PM IST

Bangkok | ByAgence France-Presse

Despite ban, plastic bags, puja materials find their way into Yamuna

Even though no idol immersions happened at the ghats, the areas around were littered with plastic waste from household pujas.

Hindustan Times visited two of the major ghats in the city — Kalindi Kunj and ITO — on Tuesday, where scores of devotees gather every year for the immersion of Durga idols.(Hindustan Times/Burhaan Kinu)

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Updated on Oct 09, 2019 01:27 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySoumya Pillai

Public cooperation key to campaign against plastic

Instead of targeting all single-use plastic products at once, most countries have prioritized what they will ban or phase out, which possibly helps consumers and manufacturers get used to changing consumption patterns.

At least 29 states and Union territories in India have put in place some regulation on use and disposal of plastics.(Sanket Wankhade / HT File)

india news

Updated on Oct 06, 2019 07:57 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByJayashree Nandi

After PM Modi’s call, plastic water bottles replaced with glass jars at BJP headquarters

When PM Narendra Modi and other top BJP functionaries met for a Central Election Committee meeting on Sunday, they were served glass jars instead of water bottles which were on the table during earlier meetings.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a nation wide ban on single use plastic.(PTI Photo)

india news

Published on Sep 29, 2019 07:01 PM IST

New Delhi | ByAsian News International

Jamia Hamdard first university in Delhi- NCR to become plastic -free campus: SDMC

The institution declared the “entire campus as plastic free” at the valedictory event of ‘Swachhta Pakhwara’ (cleanliness fortnight) hosted on the premises, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) officials said.

Jamia Hamdard is a government-aided deemed university accredited in category ‘A’ for two consecutive terms by the National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC).(HT file)

education

Published on Sep 25, 2019 09:56 AM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Govt to implement single-use plastic ban in several phases

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call on August 15 to eliminate the use of these polluting items by 2022 has been widely welcomed, but banning a huge chunk of the informal economy could come with its own costs.

Disposable plastics, which have the “lowest recyclability” and “highest harm factor”, meaning they are the least biodegradable and with the lowest possibility of being reconverted, are likely to be banished first(HT FILE)

india news

Updated on Sep 20, 2019 05:41 AM IST

New Delhi | ByZia Haq

Spooked by PM Modi’s plastics ban, India Inc seeks clarity, exemptions

In an Independence Day speech on August 15, PM Narendra Modi urged people and government agencies to “take the first big step” on Oct. 2 towards freeing India of single-use plastic.

India is likely to impose a nationwide ban on plastic bags, cups, small bottles, straws and some types of sachets next month as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to reduce use of pollution-causing, single-use plastic.(BJP/ Twitter)

india news

Updated on Sep 17, 2019 07:55 PM IST

New Delhi | ByReuters

PM Narendra Modi writes thank you note to Aamir Khan for lauding anti-plastic initiative

Addressing his monthly radio show ‘Mann ki baat’, the PM had urged people to kick start a new revolution against plastic from October 2, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This was a follow up to his appeal of a plastic-free India made during his Independence Day address earlier this month.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wrote a thank you note to actor Aamir Khan who a day earlier had lauded the PM’s initiative to ban single-use plastic.(PMOIndia/Twitter)

india news

Updated on Aug 28, 2019 10:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

‘It will keep mountains clean long term’: Everest region bans single-use plastic

Environmentalists are also concerned that the pollution on Everest is affecting water sources down in the valley.

Panoramic beautiful view of mount Ama Dablam with beautiful sky on the way to Everest base camp, Khumbu valley, Sagarmatha national park, Everest area, Nepal(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

world news

Published on Aug 21, 2019 03:11 PM IST

Kathmandu | ByAgence France-Presse

Eco-drive: Exchange plastic waste and get saplings in Mumbai

The group has collected 1,544 plastic bags through three collection drives which took place across three colleges in the city

Plastic collection drive at DG Ruparel College on Saturday.(Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jul 16, 2018 04:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByYesha Kotak, Mumbai

Plastic ban brings bagful of joy for jail inmates in Maharashtra

With the demand for cloth bags on the rise, more convicts will be trained and employed; currently, around 2,200 convicts of the total 10,000 make 17,000 paper, cloth bags in state.

Officials have started training more inmates in Thane, Taloja and Yerawada prisons; they will introduce it in other jails later.(HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jul 16, 2018 04:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMegha Sood, Mumbai

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Phthalates, a chemical found in plastic, can lead to inflammation and disruption of how arteries work. This can affect heart health and lead to death.

The meet discussed adverse effects of plastic pollution, as the MCG additional commissioner urged vendors to take immediate steps to stop the use of plastic in their businesses

During the spot check by HT, the rampant use of plastic cutlery was visible, apart from plastic bags with thicknesses varying from 10 to 15 microns

Newly-appointed MPCB chairman on March 12 issued an order to all local bodies in the state to speed up action against single-use plastic

The decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati on Friday.

The officials of the civic body, which is responsible to implement and monitor the ban on single-use plastic in the state capital, were seen enjoying the morning tea which was poured from a transparent polythene bag.

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced that state government would formulate a policy within next one year for finding alternatives to plastic

Earbuds with plastic sticks, plastic cutlery and straws were found in use with shopkeepers saying that they were not able to find alternatives suggested by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).

DPCC officials said that adequate time has been given to suppliers, manufacturers and retailers to phase out these items and ensure a zero inventory of the banned stock from July 1 onwards.

At the Karol Bagh market, multiple shops, include juice and lassi sellers were using plastic cups. While some said that paper cup are costlier than plastic ones, some others said they were phasing out the stock.

The Delhi government will launch a campaign from July 1 to encourage people to comply with the ban on 19 single-use plastic (SUP) items in Delhi, environment department officials said on Tuesday

The announcement by the Punjab government was made during a virtual function on the occasion of World Environment Day today.

On Wednesday, an exhibition was held at the Delhi secretariat where some startups showcased alternative solutions, including pottery, cloth items, bags made of paper and jute, and crockery made of biodegradable items.

The pollution watchdog also asked manufacturers, retailers, shopkeepers and the general public to ensure a zero inventory of the single use plastic (SUP) items by June 30, 2022.

The prohibited plastic items include ear buds, flags, candy and ice-cream sticks, decorative thermocol, PVC banners less than 100 micron thick, stirrers, wrapping films, cups, glasses, and cutlery, among others.

About 1.1 billion single-use plates and 4.25 billion items of single-use cutlery, most of which are plastic, are used in Britain every year.

An Australian state on Monday became the first in the country to ban some single-used plastic items including drinking straws, stir sticks and cutlery.

In a satirical manner the ‘store’ displays cereal boxes and sushi roll boxes with the labels like ‘Yucky Shards’ and ‘plastic bagacado roll’.

The city’s government this week banned single-use plastic bags to complement worldwide efforts to protect the environment.

The restriction, introduced at the start of the new year by several major mall operators and the ubiquitous 7-Eleven convenience stores, was a victory for environmental campaigners in a country where individuals use an average of eight plastic bags a day.

Even though no idol immersions happened at the ghats, the areas around were littered with plastic waste from household pujas.

Instead of targeting all single-use plastic products at once, most countries have prioritized what they will ban or phase out, which possibly helps consumers and manufacturers get used to changing consumption patterns.

When PM Narendra Modi and other top BJP functionaries met for a Central Election Committee meeting on Sunday, they were served glass jars instead of water bottles which were on the table during earlier meetings.

The institution declared the “entire campus as plastic free” at the valedictory event of ‘Swachhta Pakhwara’ (cleanliness fortnight) hosted on the premises, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) officials said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call on August 15 to eliminate the use of these polluting items by 2022 has been widely welcomed, but banning a huge chunk of the informal economy could come with its own costs.

In an Independence Day speech on August 15, PM Narendra Modi urged people and government agencies to “take the first big step” on Oct. 2 towards freeing India of single-use plastic.

Environmentalists are also concerned that the pollution on Everest is affecting water sources down in the valley.

The group has collected 1,544 plastic bags through three collection drives which took place across three colleges in the city

With the demand for cloth bags on the rise, more convicts will be trained and employed; currently, around 2,200 convicts of the total 10,000 make 17,000 paper, cloth bags in state.

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