Federal Govt imposes ban on single use plastic items in ICT

The Federal government has imposed ban on single use plastic items in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).

According to a notification issued in this regard, the items include polythene bags, drinking straws, cutlery crockery, food service-ware and stirrers.

All federal government departments have been directed to strictly enforce the ban while the Prime Minister Office and Cabinet division have already implemented it.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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