Everything you wanted to know about Plastic Ban in Mumbai !
Now that you know what is banned and what is not, here's some alternatives to help you transition to a no plastic world:
- Containers, plates, cups and trays made of betelleaf, bamboo and wood. These are food grade with no chemicals and binding agents, and can be decomposed into the soil within eight weeks.
- Edible cutlery made of foodgrains are an interesting option.
- Cloth, silk, jute, canvas, muslin, wicker bags can handle up to 3-5 kg weight.
- Steel containers can be used to buy and carry milk and other liquids, and meat
- Paper and compostable garbage bin liners made of potato and corn starch
Source:
1. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-bans-plastic-herere-top-5-alternatives/articleshow/64708697.cms
2. https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mumbai-bans-plastic-a-list-of-items-you-can-and-can-t-use-from-today/story-ow3OASLWrbo9gQYH9u6NZK.html