Tamil Nadu plastic ban: Government releases list of banned items, its eco-friendly alternatives

On World Environment Day on June, Tamil Nadu government had announced a ban of non-biodegradable and single-use plastic and had recommended the use of environmental-friendly products.

Published: 22nd December 2018 04:30 PM 

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By Online Desk

Come January 1, 2019, Tamil Nadu’s dream of becoming plastic-free, at least partly, will be put to litmus test. Keeping this in view, the state government has released a list of items that have been banned.


On World Environment Day this year, the Tamil Nadu government had announced a ban of non-biodegradable and single-use plastic and had recommended the use of environmental-friendly products.

The State House Select Committee had also recommended the restricted use of plastic for daily-use products such as milk, curd, oil and medicines.

List of banned plastic items:

Plastic sheet / cling film used for food wrapping b. Plastic sheet used for spreading on dining table
Plastic Thermocol plates b. Plastic coated paper plates
Plastic coated paper cups b. Plastic tea cups c. Plastic tumbler d. Thermocol cups
Plastic carry bag of all sizes & thickness b. Plastic coated carry bags c. Non woven Bags
Water pouches / packets
Plastic straw
Plastic flags
Plastic Coated Carry bags
Non-Woven Bag

List of eco-friendly alternatives:
Plantain leaves, Areca nut plates
Aluminium foils
Paper rolls
Lotus leaves
Glass / metal tumblers,
Bamboo, Wooden Products
Paper straw
Cloth / Paper / Jute bags
Paper / Cloth flags
Ceramic wares
Edible Cutleries
Earthen Pots