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Regulator FSSAI rolls out project to address microplastic contamination in food products

Regulator FSSAI rolls out project to address microplastic contamination in food products

Sun, Aug 18, 2024

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched an innovative project to tackle the growing concern of microplastic contamination in food, recognising microplastic pollution as an emerging threat that requires immediate attention.

Plastic exports grow 14.3% to USD 997 million in February: Report

Plastic exports grow 14.3% to USD 997 million in February: Report

Fri, Apr 05, 2024

India's plastic exports grew 14.3 per cent year-on-year to USD 997 million in February due to a rise in demand in various product categories, an apex industry body said.

Plastic Bottles Can Be Dangerous: 1 Litre Water Bottle Has 240,000 Plastic Bits

Plastic Bottles Can Be Dangerous: 1 Litre Water Bottle Has 240,000 Plastic Bits

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

Drinking water available in plastic bottles or containers can be hazardous to health. According to research by American scientists, millions of small plastic particles are present in such water. Scientists claim that during the research, about 2.4 lakh particles were found in one liter of bottled water.

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India 360: 2.40 lakh plastic particles found in 1 Lt closed bottle, these plastic particles can cause disease

India 360: 2.40 lakh plastic particles found in 1 Lt closed bottle, these plastic particles can cause disease

Wed, Jan 10, 2024

Plastic Water Bottle: A new study has made a scary revelation. 2.4 lakh plastic pieces were found in one liter of bottled water. 90 percent of which is nanoplastic. Due to which people can get many diseases.

Plastic exports rise 9.4% to USD 933 million in October: Plexconcil

Plastic exports rise 9.4% to USD 933 million in October: Plexconcil

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Exports of consumer and houseware products improved by 6.3 per cent in October, primarily due to higher sales of tableware and kitchenware made of plastics, builders ware of plastics and furniture made of plastics.

Plastic exports dip by 6.9% to USD 34.5 billion in August: Plexconcil

Plastic exports dip by 6.9% to USD 34.5 billion in August: Plexconcil

Sun, Oct 08, 2023

According to the data, there was a mixed performance among product categories as flooring, leather, laminates, medical plastics, consumer and houseware products, fishnets and monofilaments, writing instruments and stationery, and human hair and related products reported an increase in exports.

Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda: What are the dangers of microwave plastic containers?

Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda: What are the dangers of microwave plastic containers?

Mon, Oct 02, 2023

Microplastics: In today's era, many people heat and cook their food in the microwave, but do you know that microwaved food can be a threat to people's kidneys, it can also cause cancer.

Plastics exports decline 15% in July on lower demand, says Plexconcil

Plastics exports decline 15% in July on lower demand, says Plexconcil

Mon, Aug 28, 2023

Plastics exports from the country declined 14.6 per cent to USD 956 million in July mainly due to decreasing demand in key export markets like the US and Europe, apex industry body Plastics Export Promotion Council (Plexconcil) said on Monday.

Indian plastic market expected to reach Rs 10 lakh crore by fiscal 2027-28: AIPMA

Indian plastic market expected to reach Rs 10 lakh crore by fiscal 2027-28: AIPMA

Sun, Aug 20, 2023

AIPMA Governing Council Chairman Arvind Mehta said: "The Indian plastic industry is poised for rapid growth. The size of the plastic industry is projected to grow from Rs 3.50 lakh crore in 2022-23 to Rs 10 lakh crore in 2027-28."

Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda: Plastic in air, water, blood from food, plastic exposed in Dutch study

Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda: Plastic in air, water, blood from food, plastic exposed in Dutch study

Mon, Mar 28, 2022

Scientists have discovered microplastics in human blood for the first time, warning that even ubiquitous particles can make their way into organs. Tiny bits of mostly invisible plastic have already been found almost everywhere on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, as well as in the air, soil and food chains. Watch this special report of Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda.

Hyderabad startup introduces eco-pleasant water tanks as substitute of plastic bottles

Hyderabad startup introduces eco-pleasant water tanks as substitute of plastic bottles

Sat, Jul 03, 2021

As a result of improve in plastic waste, Hyderabad-based launch as a substitute of plastic water bottles, they launched eco-friendly water containers.

Flipkart to collect plastic packaging from doorstep

Flipkart to collect plastic packaging from doorstep

Fri, Nov 15, 2019

Under the initiative, the company will send out an intimation to consumers asking them to voluntarily hand over plastic packaging to Flipkart wishmasters for its proper disposal, at the time of product delivery.

PM Narendra Modi lauds 'Coolie No. 1' team for plastic-free sets

PM Narendra Modi lauds 'Coolie No. 1' team for plastic-free sets

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Replying to his tweet on Thursday, Modi said: "Superb gesture by the team of #CoolieNo1! Happy to see the film world contributing towards freeing India from single use plastic."

Throw out single-use plastics before Oct 2, urges Modi

Throw out single-use plastics before Oct 2, urges Modi

Wed, Sep 11, 2019

Modi said it surprised him that earlier governments didn`t deal with the problem that plagues livestock en masse, and he took it up as a campaign. This is part of the government`s efforts to double farmers` income.

Turning waste plastic into colourful tiles, petroleum

Turning waste plastic into colourful tiles, petroleum

Wed, Jul 03, 2019

International Plastic Bag Free Day 2019 is observed every year on 3rd July. It is celebrated to communicate to the masses that the world free of plastic bag is possible. The CSIR-National Physical Laboratory of India has come up with solutions to tackle plastic pollution in India. #PlasticFreeDay #PlasticTiles #BeatPlasticPollution

Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayeda: Are you eating Plastic?

Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayeda: Are you eating Plastic?

Mon, Jun 10, 2019

We use plastic utensils for carrying food and drinks but do you know that indirectly we are consuming plastic?

Researchers of Savitribai Phule Pune University say to invent natural process to degrade polythene

Researchers of Savitribai Phule Pune University say to invent natural process to degrade polythene

Tue, May 14, 2019

The researchers from the Botany department of Savitribai Phule Pune University said to invent a process of degradation. They have invented a natural process to degrade polythene & other plastic material. Currently, it is being done on an experimental basis. Dr Avinash B Ade, professor at the University says, "This is currently being done on an experimental basis. If polythene strip is inserted into food material medium of microbes or plastic material is inoculated into it, microbes' enzymes will release into that compound and help in degradation.”

Indian youth have potential to change world: US Consul General

Indian youth have potential to change world: US Consul General

Sun, Oct 28, 2018

"As an outsider, I feel very privileged to be here as I see this taking root. I see people beginning to realise the potential they have to seize tremendous opportunities despite what we recognise as tremendous barriers," he said.

Can waste plastic be turned into roads? NPL, CRRI working on proposal

Can waste plastic be turned into roads? NPL, CRRI working on proposal

Fri, May 04, 2018

These roads will be developed at far lesser expense when compared to other road building methods available in India at present. Interestingly, the concept of building a plastic road has been there for many years and such roads can be easily located in different parts of Delhi, Bangalore, Karnataka, Chennai, but these roads have used plastic with bitumen, which means plastic was mixed with bitumen. But the new roads that will be built after the proposal is accepted by the ministry will have more plastic content in it - ranging between 80-90 per cent.

Mumbai plastic ban: Check what is exempt from bar order

Mumbai plastic ban: Check what is exempt from bar order

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

The Bombay High Court has declined to stay the Maharashtra government's decision to ban plastic materials and asked citizens to dispose of their existing stocks within 3 months

NGT bans plastic items in towns located along banks of Ganga

NGT bans plastic items in towns located along banks of Ganga

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

The Green Tribunal also imposed Rs 5,000 fine on those violating the order and said action will be taken against erring officials too.

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