Mysuru:International Plastic Bag Free Day is a global initiative aimed at reducing the use of plastic bags.
From July 1, the Indian government will prohibit the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, purchase, and use of single-use plastic products. The action was taken to combat the spread of pollution caused by untended and littered plastic waste. This day gives us a unique opportunity to spread the possibility of plastic free world and also recommend people to reusable cloth bags which are available in market.
Amidst these regulations, plastic bags remain a huge dilemma for our planet. Each year, 8 million metric tons of plastic are accumulated in the ocean harming fish and wildlife. According to federal pollution watchdog in 2020, over 4.1 million metric tons of plastic waste was generated in India. When plastic enters the food chain, it definitely cause harm to human health. These plastic bags may appear to be a reliability for grocery shopping, but they are also a serious environment burden.
More than half of the state governments in India have passed similar regulations in the past, where Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu succeeded in forming a plastic free region.These success stories could serve as a model for the rest of the nation.The complete enforcement of the law will be in the hands city municipal bodies and the Indian citizens.
I request you publish this letter in your reputable news portal in order to give awareness about the usage of plastics.
