Munnar panchayat will impose plastic ban from July
Munnar panchayat will implement a strict ban on single-use plastics and small water bottles starting July 1 to combat pollution in the hill station. To support this, the local government is installing water ATMs to provide affordable drinking water to tourists.
Why it matters
This policy addresses the environmental impact of tourism in ecologically sensitive areas, serving as a model for sustainable waste management.
In an effort to curb plastic pollution, Munnar panchayat has decided to impose a strict plastic ban in the hill station, effective July 1.
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