Uncertainty lingers over whether Modi govt will completely ban single-use plastic. And if it does, stakeholders are unsure what products will fall in the category.
Speaking at a UN meet on the environment, Modi also announced India will raise its ambition of the total area to be restored from land degradation status.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
Instead of a ban they should start taxing it gradually. Start with 10% and then the usage will fall gradually. People will have time to adjust.