Lovers of the environment can now rejoice. According to data made available by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the use of banned plastic by citizens has decreased in the last three years.

As per the data, the BMC seized only 381 kg of plastic till August 2014, for which they imposed a fine of Rs 23.34 lakh on users. However, in the year 2012 and 2013, the civic body seized more than 21,000 kg of plastic and levied a fine of Rs 1.10 crores.