Transition to biodegradable bags for organic waste starts today
NEMA had given a 90-day window from the date of the notice for full compliance with the new regulations.
- •The enforcement marks a shift from the use of conventional plastic bags, which were banned in 2017 under Gazette notice Nos. 2334 & 2356.
- • The 2017 ban included plastic carrier bags and flat bags used for commercial and household packaging, which were a significant environmental pollutant.