Bommanahalli likely to become first plastic-free zone in Bengaluru

Bengaluru | Thursday | 20th June, 2019

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Iffath Fathima ByExpress News ServiceBENGALURU: In three months, all 16 wards of Bommanahalli zone aim to be plastic-free. Seven teams, constituting three health inspectors and one resident each, went to different localities to seize plastic. Venkatesh H, senior health inspector of Bommanahalli zone, revealed that about one tonne of plastic was seized and `2 lakh fine collected. After the zone is plastic-free, we will continue to conduct regular checks,” said Venkatesh. “This is the first time we are seeing political will in encouraging non-use of plastic,” said Dr Shanthi..