<p>Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday vowed to end the plastic menace and called upon the public to take up environment conservation in the interest of future generations.</p><p>The chief minister released two government orders, issued by the forest department, after inaugurating the World Environment Day celebrations at the Palace Grounds here. "Ending plastic pollution is the slogan of this year's programme. It's tough but we need to get rid of plastic," he said.</p><p>The government order pertaining to plastic (PET) bottles referred to the Plastic Waste Management Rules issued by the Union government as well as the guidelines issued under the extended producer responsibility (EPR) more than two years ago. The rules make it mandatory for producers, importers and brand owners (PIBOs) contributing to plastic waste to take active measures in recycling.</p>.Woman held in Karnataka for branding son's limbs for being 'naughty'.<p>The order notified a district-level committee headed by the deputy commissioner which will look into the production, use and sale of plastic bottles in their jurisdiction. The order laid emphasis on creating awareness among the stakeholders and holding quarterly meetings to assess the progress which should be communicated to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.</p><p>"This order seeks to complement the efforts to reduce plastic use, creating a circular economy for the remaining usage and strengthening enforcement at district level," it said.</p><p>It can be recalled that the KSPCB has been pulled up by the National Green Tribunal for failing to enforce the rules. The Central Pollution Control Board has been repeatedly writing to the KSPCB for the last two years, reminding the state authorities to implement the EPR rules.</p><p>Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre acknowledged that the PET bottles were only a part of the larger problem. "The use of single use plastics is increasing everyday. The district committee will focus on the scientific disposal of the plastic bottles. It will also create awareness on the hazards of plastic use," he said.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday vowed to end the plastic menace and called upon the public to take up environment conservation in the interest of future generations.</p><p>The chief minister released two government orders, issued by the forest department, after inaugurating the World Environment Day celebrations at the Palace Grounds here. "Ending plastic pollution is the slogan of this year's programme. It's tough but we need to get rid of plastic," he said.</p><p>The government order pertaining to plastic (PET) bottles referred to the Plastic Waste Management Rules issued by the Union government as well as the guidelines issued under the extended producer responsibility (EPR) more than two years ago. The rules make it mandatory for producers, importers and brand owners (PIBOs) contributing to plastic waste to take active measures in recycling.</p>.Woman held in Karnataka for branding son's limbs for being 'naughty'.<p>The order notified a district-level committee headed by the deputy commissioner which will look into the production, use and sale of plastic bottles in their jurisdiction. The order laid emphasis on creating awareness among the stakeholders and holding quarterly meetings to assess the progress which should be communicated to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.</p><p>"This order seeks to complement the efforts to reduce plastic use, creating a circular economy for the remaining usage and strengthening enforcement at district level," it said.</p><p>It can be recalled that the KSPCB has been pulled up by the National Green Tribunal for failing to enforce the rules. The Central Pollution Control Board has been repeatedly writing to the KSPCB for the last two years, reminding the state authorities to implement the EPR rules.</p><p>Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre acknowledged that the PET bottles were only a part of the larger problem. "The use of single use plastics is increasing everyday. The district committee will focus on the scientific disposal of the plastic bottles. It will also create awareness on the hazards of plastic use," he said.</p>