Web Desk: The International Plastic Bag Free Day (July 3), is being observed across the globe today. The day is observed globally to raise awareness about the environmental and health hazards of plastic.
Gone are the days when people carried cloth bags to the market. Today, plastic bags in shiny, colourful designs have replaced sustainable habits, and this shift is proving costly for the environment.
Ban Exists, But Usage Persists
Even though plastic bags are banned, they continue to be openly used and sold across towns
Waste analysis in cities dumping grounds reveals that plastic covers make up nearly 80% of the garbage.
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Although people know plastic is harmful to the environment and health, usage is not reducing. There must first be a change in mindset. Carrying cloth or jute bags and using steel containers for tiffins, milk, and curd can make a big difference.
Frequent inspections and serious penalties are needed to stop the sale and use of banned plastic bags.
As the world marks International Plastic Bag Free Day, a cloth bag isn’t just a habit, it’s a weapon, a against plastic pollution.
Authorities, vendors, and citizens must work together to eliminate single-use plastics.
The solution isn’t just enforcement, but education, accessibility, and community-led change.
