Summary:
The Association took the first step against plastic carry bags on January 26 when it decided not to provide carry bags for free. more-inThough the use of plastic carry bags is still rampant in busy commercial hubs, supermarkets in Kozhikode city are slowly shifting towards the use of cloth carry bags in place of plastic and non-woven carry bags. The second phase was executed on June 5, World Environment Day, when the association kick-started efforts to replace plastic carry bags in supermarkets with cloth bags. However, retail chains and small vendors are still using plastic carry bags. “After news of the change appeared in the media, many individuals and groups approached us offering to provide cloth bags..