SDO(C) & Administrator, Noklak Town Council, C. Phuniang has issued a notification for imposing 'Total Ban on all Single Use Plastic in Noklak district'. The notification is issued with the view to eradicate the menace of plastic and the serious environment and ecological challenges posed by rampant use of plastic.

            The following single-use plastic products shall be totally banned in the district.

(a). All plastic carry bags with or without handles, irrespective of thickness and size.

(b). Plastic cutlery including plates, plastic cup, straws, stirrers etc.

(c). Cutlery and other decorative made of Styrofoam (thermocol).

(d). Polythene.

(e). Nylon.

(f). Poly-Vinyl Chlorides (P.V.C)

(g). Poly-Propylene, and 

(h). Poly-Styrene.

            He also mentioned that, single use plastics, often also referred to as disposable plastics (use and throw items), are commonly used for plastics packaging and include items intended to used only once before they are thrown away or recycled. These include, among other items, carry bags, food packaging, bottles, straws, containers, cups and cutlery.

            Further, the Administrator warned if any individual, institutions/commercial establishment (educational institutions, office, hotels, shops, restaurants, religious institutions, industrial establishments, banquet halls etc.) shall abide the aforesaid total ban and any breach shall be liable for penalties.

                                                                                                (K. K. Chim, IA Noklak)