NEWS
Prevention of the use of Plastics in and
around Raj Bhavan, Kolkata.
At Raj Bhavan,
Kolkata, it has been decided to effect a ban on the use of plastic bags of any
description as well as plastic cups and containers less than 4 inches in height
and 40 micron thickness. Although sealed
plastic packages containing various items, will be allowed to come inside Raj
Bhavan, such packages are to be dumped at earmarked waste bins to be collected
by representatives of the Indian Association of Plastic Manufacturers once a
week for recycling. As far as possible,
biodegradable carry bags and other eco-friendly materials are to be used.
Principal
Secretary to Governor