To ensure effective implementation of ban on single-use plastics from July 1,Himachal Pradeshadditional chief secretary PrabodhSaxenahas directed various departments and deputy commissioners to ensure effective steps.
He said manufacturing, transport, storage, distribution, sale and use of single-use plastic items such as plastic stick earbuds, plastic sticks for balloons, ice cream sticks, candy sticks, plastic flags, polystyrene (thermocol) used in decoration, cutlery, plates, cups, knives, trays, glasses, forks, straws, etc would be prohibited.