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It will be War on single-use plastic
News:
- India was the global host nation for 2018 World Environment Day (celebrated on 5thJune)
Important Facts:
- The theme for 2018 World Environment Day was ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’
- India generates around 25000 tonnes of plastic waste every day
- India Prime Minister highlighted the need for an efficient plastic waste management
- 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 1st 2019
