DC Kohima notifies depts. to avoid single-use plastics

DIMAPUR — As per the decision taken by the district task force, the deputy commissioner of Kohima, Shanavas C, has directed all departments and establishments to avoid single-use plastic items with special reference to packaged drinking water bottles below 20 litres in offices and during meetings/functions.

In a notification, the DC reminded that use of virgin or recycled plastic should not be less than 120 microns in thickness with effect from December 31, 2022. He added that non-woven plastic carry bag should not be less than 60 gram per square meter (GSM) with effect from September 30, 2022.

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All the offices are asked to organise sensitisation sessions to highlight the negative impact of single-use plastic items and formulate an action plan for respective offices for a plastic-free environment.

Further, all the departments are requested to comply and communicate for compliance. The notification stated that a team constituted by the district task force would conduct surprise checking in this regard and penalty would be imposed for non-compliance.

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