After plastic bags, ban on water sachets mooted in Araku Valley
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The officials of Integrated Tribal Regional Development Authority (ITDA), Paderu are planning to enforce a prohibition on the sale of plastic water sachets in Araku valley.
Important Facts
- According to officials, the water sachets amount to around 40% to 50% of the total plastic waste dumped at the tourist destinations in Araku Valley.
- Apart from environment pollution, these sachets are inadvertently consumed by stray cattle, putting their lives at risk.
Ban on Plastic
- ITDA had also banned the use of plastic carry bags and polythene covers in Araku Valley since January 1st, 2019
- In an attempt to create awareness about the environmental hazards associated with plastic, ITDA has been putting up boards, posters and carrying out educative campaigns in Araku.
