Goa Joins The Fight Against Plastic Waste, Imposes Plastic Ban In Entire State

The sight of plastic in Goa beaches isn’t appealing at all. Plastic bottles, cups and glasses strewn all over the pristine Goa beaches are a sureshot killjoy for tourists and locals alike. In order to curb the plastic waste generated in the tourist state, Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) announced the elimination of plastic bottles, cups and straws across the state.

The GTDC has banned the use of plastic from its headquarters and its hotels (GTDC Residencies) across the state.

AFP

Dayanand Sopte, Chairman of GTDC said, “This decision will go a long way in contributing towards environment protection and in reducing plastic waste which has become a bane in the state. Growing plastic waste is a major concern and it is important to keep our environment plastic-free.”