In Chhattisgarh, the state government has banned the use of chlorinated plastic and Polyvinyl Chloride -PVC. The advertising and promotion materials like PVC banners, flex, and hoardings have also been banned with immediate effect.
The state government has also banned the manufacture, storage, import, sale, transport and use of such plastic-borne goods. Chhattisgarh government decision is with an objective to conserve and improve the environment.
According to the notification issued by the government these plastic-borne goods cause blockages in drains and gutters, leading to serious environmental problems.