Single-Use Plastic Ban & Biodegradable Alternatives Push

The Punjab Environmental Protection (Production and Consumption of Single-Use Plastic Product) Regulations 2023, notified by EPD Punjab, represent a transformative step in combating plastic pollution. Under the regulations, producers, consumers, collectors, and recyclers of plastic products must register on the Plastic License Management Information System (PLMIS) portal. Licenses are issued on a fee-based system verified through ePay Punjab integration.

EPD Punjab is concurrently running a public awareness campaign to encourage voluntary adoption of biodegradable and reusable alternatives. Community drives, school programmes through Punjab Green Schools, and e-challan verification through the Plastic Challan Verification (PCV) portal are all part of an integrated compliance ecosystem.