By - News Beat
Taking a major step towards environmental protection and reducing the use of plastic, the Punjab government has announced that unregistered plastic businesses will be completely banned from 2025. The purpose of this decision is to control environmental pollution and improve public health.
According to government officials, businesses that are manufacturing or selling plastic products but do not have legal registration will have to cease operations after 2025. Strict legal action will be taken against these businesses.
A spokesperson of the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (Punjab EPA) says that the government has given several opportunities to legalize these unregistered businesses, but many businesses have not followed the instructions.
Increased use of plastic has increased environmental pollution in Pakistan. Especially plastic bags and other products are causing land, water and air pollution. Failure to properly dispose of plastic waste is not only harming wildlife but also adversely affecting human health.
Experts say unregistered plastic businesses often produce substandard products, which are not only harmful to the environment but also to consumers.
The government has directed those involved in the plastics industry to register their businesses before 2025. To simplify the registration process, the relevant bodies have introduced an online system, so that entrepreneurs can easily fulfill the legal requirements.
From the beginning of 2025, the government will start a strict crackdown on unregistered plastic businesses. According to officials, businesses that do not comply with the legal requirements will face heavy fines and other legal consequences.
It is very important to raise public awareness to reduce the use of plastic. Experts say that along with this initiative of the government, people should be encouraged to use alternative plastic products, so as to save the environment.
This decision of the Punjab government is a positive step towards environmental protection, but for its successful implementation, both the business community and the people have to play their part. This policy will not only benefit the environment but also reduce public health problems.