Aavin to reintroduce ‘button paal’ system of selling milk through vending machine, Madras High Court told
The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation is reviving its 'button paal' milk vending machine system on a pilot basis in Kodaikanal and Ooty. This initiative, prompted by the Madras High Court, aims to reduce plastic waste from milk sachets while ensuring the milk remains free of adulteration.
Why it matters
It represents a shift toward sustainable public infrastructure and addresses environmental concerns regarding single-use plastics.
The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (TNCMPFL) has informed the Madras High Court of having decided to revive the delivery of its Aavin brand of milk through Automatic Vending Machines (AVMs) which were once popularly known as ‘button paal’ until they were shut down completely in 2014 .
The article objectively covers a court-mandated environmental initiative and the federation's response.
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