Question

In many towns and cities shopkeepers charge a small amount xtra for a plastic bag. WHY??​

Answer 1

Answer:

However, post 2011 when the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) issued the Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) rules, which states that, “No (plastic) carry bags shall be made available free of cost by retailers to consumers.” The real intention behind this move was to discourage the consumers from using ...

Answer 2

Answer:

While mandating shop keepers to provide only those plastic bags that were in conformity with the prescribed standards, the Rules said “No carry bags shall be made available free of cost by retailers to consumers” .

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