Bengaluru, Mar 13 (KNN) The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Regional Directorate, Bengaluru organized a virtual workshop on “Alternatives to Single Use Plastics (SUP)” last week.

The presentation began with the challenges and solutions concerning SUP with an aim to educate and create awareness about substitutes to SUP.  

It further reflected on the legal framework consisting of SUP items defined and identified, provisions for certification of Biodegradable plastics etc.

Emerging raw materials for SUP items manufacturing were listed in the presentations such as rice husk, wheat straw, sea weeds, palm leaves among others.

A comprehensive explanation was given on the difference between compost-ability & biodegradability plastic.

The single-use plastic ban, which has come into effect from July 1, 2022, mandates that disposable plastics that are used only once before they are thrown away or recycled, like earbuds, cigarette packs, sweet boxes, candy and ice cream sticks, PVC banners under 100 microns, be done away with.

To view the complete workshop click on https://youtube.com/live/PVwCCW6_9M8?feature=share.    (KNN Bureau)