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.

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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