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November 24, 2012

India's capital widens ban on plastic bags
New Delhi (AFP) Nov 23, 2012
The Delhi government imposed a blanket ban on the use of all plastic bags on Friday in an attempt to tackle the city's mounting rubbish problems, an official said. Thin plastic bags - measuring less than 40 microns thick - were banned in India's capital in 2009, but the new rules will cover all plastic packaging for items such as magazines and greeting cards as well as garbage bags. "From today, the government has banned all use, sale and manufacture of plastic bags in the city. No exceptions ... read more

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