Is a Ban the Best Way to Reduce Plastic Bag Use? A Case Study from Delhi
Published By: SANDEE on eSS | Published Date: December, 30 , 2011In many developing countries plastic bags are a significant environmental
problem. This is particularly true in the city of Delhi, which faces rapid
development with un-matched and inadequate waste management systems.
To address this problem, the government of Delhi passed a blanket ban
on the use of plastic bags in 2009. However, the ban has been largely
ineffective. This Brief discusses how the problem of plastic bag use might
be more effectively tackled. [SANDEE Policy Brief Number 60-11]. URL:[http://www.sandeeonline.org/uploads/documents/publication/961_PUB_PB_60_Kanupriya.pdf].
Author(s): South Asian Network for Development SANDEE | Posted on: Mar 20, 2012 | Views(631) | Download (1020)