It will be War on single-use plastic

It will be War on single-use plastic

News:

1. India was the global host nation for 2018 World Environment Day (celebrated on 5^thJune)

Important Facts:

2. The theme for 2018 World Environment Day was ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’
3. India generates around 25000 tonnes of plastic waste every day
4. India Prime Minister highlighted the need for an efficient plastic waste management
5. Initiatives proposed to tackle plastic pollution:

• ‘Green Pledge’ adopted by EU member states embassies in New Delhi. Under the initiative EU members made a commitment to discontinue use of plastics in the embassies and residences
• Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) proposed to install signage to raise environmental awareness
• Tamil Nadu has proposed a ban on manufacturing, storage and use of plastic products (except packing material for milk, curd, oil and medical products) from January 1^st 2019