India has imposed a national ban on several single-use plastic products. During the first phase of implementation which began on 1 July, the restrictions went into effect for 19 identified plastic items which have "low utility and high littering potential". According to a statement from the Ministry of Environment, these ranged from plastic cups, plates, cutlery and straws to thermocol for decoration and thin PVC banners. Thinner single-use plastic bags are also to be phased out in favour of more durable, thicker-walled bags under the rules published last summer. The bans extend to the manufacturing, import, storage, distribution and sale of the listed products....
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