Seized plastic products moved to cement company
Thanjavur Corporation officials seized three tonnes of banned single-use plastic products from local shops. The confiscated items were transported to a cement factory in the Ariyalur district for disposal.
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This highlights local government enforcement of environmental regulations regarding plastic waste management.
Thanjavur Corporation officials moved three tonnes of banned plastic products to a cement factory in neighbouring Ariyalur district.
According to a civic body release, officials raided shops at Kizhavasal, Maattumaistry Lane, Vadakku Veedhi and the Ayyasamy Vandaiyar Memorial Bus Stand (Old Bus Stand) last week and seized banned plastic products such as ‘one-time use-and-throw’ bags, plastic-coated cups and coloured thin plastic sheets used to serve cooked food.
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