Summary:
Aurangabad: In the first Diwali after the state-wide plastic ban, it was expected that eco-friendly alternatives would be more popular than the regular plastic lamps. The use, sale and production of plastic or thermocol lanterns, lamps, wall hangings, torans or any such decorative item, is thus banned. Sellers also get more profit from plastic lanterns. “People continue to use and sell banned plastic items. However, all shops, markets and street vendors have lavishly displayed lanterns made of plastic and non-recyclable material..