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SME Times News Bureau | 28 May, 2018
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday launched a
week-long state-wide polythene removal campaign from the state capital
by involving school students, volunteers and Home Guard personnel.
Terming
pollution caused by plastic is a matter of concern, he said that the
situation in developed nations is more alarming as they use more
plastic, thereby making plastic waste management a big challenge.
This
non-biodegradable waste is the biggest health hazard both for humans
and animals, causing environmental degradation, he said.
The
Bhartiya Janta Party government had banned the use of plastic bags in
the state on October 2, 2009 but the use continued in packaging of
products like milk, chips and bread.
The state government is
starting projects to produce energy from plastic waste. One such plant
has been established in Shimla and two more plants are being established
in Kullu and Baddi towns, said Thakur.
The Chief Minister also administered oath for environment conservation.
Environment,
Science and Technology Director D.C. Rana said that the students and
volunteers would gather plastic waste which would be collected by civic
bodies for scientific disposal.
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