The ADC Tuensang and Administrator Tuensang Town Council, Thungchanbemo Tungoe has issued a notification for total ban on single-use plastics within the limit of Tuensang Town Council with immediate effect, reported the DIPR.

The categories of single-use plastics are: All plastic carry bags with or without handle irrespective of thickness and size; plastic cutlery including plates, cups, straws etc; cutlery and other decorative made of Styrofoam (thermocol).D. Polythene. E. Nylon. F. Poly-vinyl-chlorides (PVC).G. Poly-Propylene. H. Poly-Styrene.

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The Inspector and officers of TTC has been authorized to oversee and carry out inspection and levy fine against the defaulters.