Plastic carry bags return to Bangalore despite being banned

Plastic carry bags had been banned in Bangalore in March but, it is gradually returning to Bangalore. Ever since May, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has seized more than 22 tonnes of plastics. Majority of this seizure was within the first month of the ban that was imposed in March 2016. BBMP also levied fines amounting to over Rs. 60 lakh.
However, the enforcement measures had slackened over the months and the plastic carry bags are making a comeback.
This has been reported in thehindu.com dated 28 November 2016.

Manufacturing of prohibited plastic products has reportedly come down after the ban, but the supply from neighboring States like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and from illegal units continues unabated.
Incidentally, these bags are the best option for small traders because it is easy to procure with each bag costing hardly 50 paise. Plastic carry bags have once again flooded the largest vegetable and flower markets in the city.


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