Civic body to place ban on disposable cutlery

Kozhikode | Tuesday | 16th October, 2018

Summary:

Accordingly, the corporation council on Monday decided to issue notices to owners of bunk shops on the Kozhikode beach. | Photo Credit: Rajeev Bhattmore-inThe Kozhikode Municipal Corporation has decided to ban disposable cups, plates, and spoons made of thermocol and plastic. The decision comes ahead of the corporation’s proposed blanket ban on single-use plastic materials including carry bags. The council also approved the 15-member apex committee and corporation-level high-level committee which were formed to ensure an elderly-friendly Kozhikode. Disposable cups and plates, made of thermocol and plastic, will soon be banned within the corporation limits..