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Everything you wanted to know about Plastic Ban in Mumbai !

Now that you know what is banned and what is not, here's some alternatives to help you transition to a no plastic world:

  1. Containers, plates, cups and trays made of betelleaf, bamboo and wood. These are food grade with no chemicals and binding agents, and can be decomposed into the soil within eight weeks. 
  2. Edible cutlery made of foodgrains are an interesting option.
  3. Cloth, silk, jute, canvas, muslin, wicker bags can handle up to 3-5 kg weight. 
  4. Steel containers can be used to buy and carry milk and other liquids, and meat
  5. Paper and compostable garbage bin liners made of potato and corn starch


Source: 
1. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-bans-plastic-herere-top-5-alternatives/articleshow/64708697.cms
2. https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mumbai-bans-plastic-a-list-of-items-you-can-and-can-t-use-from-today/story-ow3OASLWrbo9gQYH9u6NZK.html