Ecology

Ban on Single-Use Plastic- An Uphill Task

Introductory Remark The original meaning of the word “Plastic” is “pliable and easily shaped”. The word is originated from the Greek word “plastikos” which means to “grow” or “form”. However, recently it has emerged as a name for a category of materials called polymers. The first synthetic polymer was invented in the year 1869 by John Wesley Hyatt. In 1907, Leo Baekeland invented Bakelite, the first fully synthetic plastic. World War II necessitated a 

Following India’s plastic ban, single-use plastic is now banned in all South Asian countries.

Blanket ban has targeted those single-use plastic items that are seen to have low utility and carry high littering potential The Indian plastic industry has been operating since 1957. Yet it took more than six decades to legislate a blanket ban on single-use or disposable plastics despite a vast array of alternatives available in India’s rapidly growing consumer market. As issues surrounding the recycling and mismanagement of plastic use remain largely unaddressed, it is likely that the recent blanket ban might

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Size to Garner around USD 38.51 billion by 2029 | Growing at a CAGR of ~15.2% during 2022-2029 says Exactitude Consultancy

The increasing need for packaging solutions with greater environmental performance and commercial value will contribute to the biodegradable paper and plastic packaging market. Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exactitude Consultancy, the market research and consulting wing of Ameliorate Digital Consultancy Private Limited has completed and published the final copy of the detailed research report on the Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging market. “The global Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging market is expected to grow from USD 10.77 billion in