Category : Plastic pollution | Location : Delhi | Posted on 2021-08-22 23:31:39
New Delhi: With the Centre notifying the ban on use of single-use plastic items from July 1, 2022, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has directed all producers, importers, manufactures and brand owners, who introduce plastic waste through their products, to obtain registration and consent under the Air and Water Acts.Delhi government had recently approved the comprehensive action plan to phase out single-use plastic. A report prepared by the environment department in June said around 1,000 tonnes per day of plastic waste was being generated in Delhi and there were nearly 315 recyclers, 251 producers and 364 manufacturers in the capital.
The notice issued by DPCC stated, “All producers, importers, brand owners, recyclers and manufacturers of carry bags, recyclable plastic bags, multi-layered packaging and processing of plastic waste in Delhi are directed to apply online on the DPCC website for registration and under Plastic Waste Management (Amended) Rules, 2018 and consent to operate under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 by August 31.”
With the Centre aiming to phase out single-use plastic by 2022, the notification of the environment ministry said polythene bags of less than 75 microns in thickness would be banned from September 30 this year and bags of less than 120 microns would not be allowed from December 31, 2022. At present, polythene bags of less than 50 microns are banned.
Last week, Delhi government gave a nod to the Comprehensive Action Plan for elimination of identified single-use plastics. The plan has steps to be taken by various agencies while adhering to the deadlines.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/noose-is-tightening-around-generators-of-plastic-waste/articleshowprint/85543941.cms
