Toothless ban: Single-use plastic rules 84% of surveyed sites in four cities
GS3अर्थव्यवस्था · विज्ञान-तकनीक · पर्यावरण · सुरक्षा· Pollution (air, water, plastic)· Prelims + Mains·
चर्चा में क्यों
Toxics Link, an environmental research organization, reported that 84% of surveyed sites in four Indian cities continue to use banned single-use plastics despite existing regulations.
पृष्ठभूमि
The study was conducted by Toxics Link across Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Guwahati, and Mumbai. It found that banned items remain widely available in informal markets and small commercial establishments due to high consumer demand.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- तथ्य84% of surveyed locations in Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Guwahati, and Mumbai were found using banned single-use plastics.
- संस्थाToxics Link is a New Delhi-based environmental research and advocacy organization.
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Critically analyze the challenges in enforcing the ban on single-use plastics in India and suggest measures to transition towards a circular economy.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Enforcement gap: Difficulty in monitoring informal markets and small-scale commercial establishments
- Supply-side bottleneck: Limited availability and high cost of sustainable alternatives for consumers
- Behavioral inertia: Persistent consumer demand for convenient plastic packaging despite regulatory bans
कीवर्ड: circular economy · regulatory enforcement · waste management · sustainable alternatives · public awareness
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