The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday banned the use of nonbiodegradable material in the state.
The government said that after consultation with the Jammuand Kashmir State Pollution Control Board it has been decided to ban thefollowing items made of non-biodegradable substance:
– Disposable plates
– Disposable cups, bowls and tumblers
– Disposable spoons, forks and knives
“This notification shall be deemed to have in force afterone month from the date of its publication in the Government Gazette,” read thegovernment order.