Industry demands clarity on Single-use plastic guidelines

Industries are still confused about the single-use plastic ban and have sought clarity on the government’s plan to phase out single-use plastic by 2022. It has requested the Centre to issue clear guidelines on the ban.

The unclarity in the guidelines has led to the closure of approximately 10,000 units and the plastic industry is starting job losses of 4.5 lakhs people ahead as summarized by Jayesh Rambhia who is the co-chairma....