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The PCB has now allowed the use of plastic containers for packing food items and plastic covers weighing above 50 microns for packing grocery items.
As the plastic ban has been implemented it will be the environmentally conscious brands that will have the upper hand due to increased awareness.
In addition to the plastic items banned by the Centre, the inspections would also cover other products banned by the state as per the orders issued in January, February and May 2020.
The ban will be made applicable for the sale, stocking, distribution and export of single-use plastic products like straws, cups, plates and other plastic varieties such as thermocol or polystyrene.
Those still using plastic bags in violation of the norms will be slapped with a penalty of Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000.
The world produces around 300 million tonnes of plastic waste every year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.
The research found that microplastics are affecting the behaviour of hermit crabs, namely their ability during shell fight contests, which are vital to their survival.
Unlike plastic, glass is free of toxic chemicals and also retains the natural flavour on heating. It's also environmentally friendly and can be easily decomposed without emitting toxic chemicals.
The study focused for the first time on the impacts that plastic pollution has on animals that live on land and in freshwater environments in the Asia-Pacific region.
Microplastics are defined as plastics less than 5 mm in length and recognized as a major source of marine pollution due to their persistence, ubiquity and toxic potential.
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