Hindustan Times ST (Mumbai)

STILL CLUELESS? HERE IS YOUR GUIDE

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BANNED ITEMS

Is there a ban on high quality carry bags handed out by malls or shops?

Are decorative items made of plastic or thermocol banned?

Are disposable cutlery, plates, bowls, cups, etc exempted from the ban?

Is it illegal to use non-woven polypropyl­ene bags (a sort of cross between paper and cloth bags)?

ITEMS EXEMPTED

Are PET bottles (used for soft drinks, shampoo, medicine, etc), milk pouches, garbage bin liners banned?

Is there a ban on plastic containers, tiffin, bottles etc?

Will use of plastic bags for agricultur­e, horticultu­re, plant nurseries attract penalties?

Is there a ban on plastic packaging for medical purpose?

Are rain coats, tarpaulin sheets, pens, plastic wrapper of biscuits and chips, etc listed in the banned items?

Is plastic and thermocol packaging of products by manufactur­ers illegal?

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