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Himachal Pradesh to buy back non-recyclable polythene

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Jai Ram Thakur. Pic/Twitter IANS

Jai Ram Thakur. Pic/Twitter IANS

On the occasion of World Environment Day, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday announced the launch of a scheme to buy back non-recyclable polythene at a fixed price. He also launched environment-friendly bags made by the Department of Environmental Science and Technology.

Congratulating people on World Environment Day, the Chief Minister appreciated the support given by them in ensuring an effective ban on plastic in the state.

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