Jammu Airport becoming single-use plastic free premises

Authorities at Jammu Airport have decided to make the aerodrome “single use plastic free premises” in coming days.

D K Gautam, airport director said, “Our objective is to keep Jammu airport free of single-use plastic and in this line, process of doing away with the single use plastics such as grocery bags, straws, containers, cups, plates, cutlery, etc. has been already started.”

   

“We plan to ensure use of smart and bio-friendly packaging for takeaway food and beverages, use of paper or environmental friendly bags for retail shopping and engaging key stakeholders in this initiative,” the director said.

The director said the Jammu Airport has taken a number of steps including creating awareness among the stakeholders in this regard.

“AAI has displayed appropriate messages at prominent locations in the terminal building. We will intensify our drive against single use plastics and prohibit bringing plastic that contribute heavily to environmental pollution,” he said.

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