PANAJI: The State Department of State on Wednesday has issued orders who ask all government offices to curb the use of single use of plastic.
Director Dashrath Redkar said in the direction that the initiative to reduce the use of single use plastic must begin with the government office.
The department has been told to stop using items such as plastic folders, artificial flowers to decorate the office, as well as flexible PVC boards for advertising.
“The Goa Government, taking into account the public and the possibility of influencing the environment in the state, which believes that strict reduction in avoidable plastic use is needed.
And this initiative must begin with various government departments,” Redkar said.
Redkar has directed the Joint Secretary of the General Administration Department to issue orders to force in all government departments, autonomous and corporate bodies.
The government office must be segregrate waste at the source: The Green Deptall government office must also practice waste separation on sources, order status.
“All government offices / subordinate offices and all other offices can curb the use of single plastic items / disposable items including: all kinds of plastic carry bags; plastic / thermocol (polystyrene) disposable tablespoons including glasses / glasses, bowls, forks, Spoons, containers, straws, etc., are used to serve food and drinks, “read orders.
Redkar has said that the use of products such as artificial flowers, banners, flags and bottle of pet water must be discouraged and instead the department must choose an environmentally friendly alternative of these products.
“Union of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change have attracted the attention of all countries for single use or short PVC FLEX boards or posters that are not severely used in government and office institutions for short-term advertising and other purposes.
Serious danger to human health and the environment, “the order rang.
Such a banner or poster contains vinyl chloride, which is a plastic polymer.
When burned, the material releases poisonous smoke such as dioxin and fury, among others, said Redkar.
The use of non-biodegradable materials increases material risk that enters the food chain and harms human health and the environment, he added.
The public sector business that operates from cave must also be encouraged to curb the use of products using a single, Redkar has stated.