TheGujarathigh court on decided to take up the issue of curbing plastic waste menace and said public awareness should be created to do away with excessive usage of plastic. Putting a question about bringing in deterrence to resolve this growing problem, it said, This is going to be an uphill task, but there is always hope.
The court has been hearing two litigations filed in 2018 seeking strict implementation of plastic Waste Management rules and complete ban on paper cups and dishes, in which multi-layered plastic material is used. Besides, the petitions seek on manufacturing and sale of plastic products that are not recyclable.