Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

The Kerala High Court has taken a significant environmental step by imposing a ban on single-use plastic items, specifically targeting hilly tourist destinations. Additionally, the use of plastic bottles is now regulated at large public gatherings, including weddings and official government functions. This move aims to reduce plastic pollution in ecologically sensitive and highly visited areas. However, the court made it clear that the ban does not extend to non-woven polypropylene bags that meet the minimum thickness requirement of 60 grams per square metre, indicating a balanced approach to sustainability and practicality.