[ad_1] Analysts don’t see much impact on listed companies after the ban on single-use plastics came into force this month. However, as and when the restrictions are extended to pouches, pouches, wrappers, etc., many FMCG companies will be affected in the listed location. “The current ban covers items that have low utility and high litter potential. These are not widely used by large consumer companies and will therefore have limited impact for now.” Kotak Institutional Equities Told. Prohibited items include plastic straws used with low value packs of juices/beverages (eg…
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India facing heat in WTO over wheat export ban
[ad_1] of India wheat export ban And the use of the peace clause to protect its food programs against action from trade disputes has come under fire. world trade organization ,world trade organization, The US, Japan, Canada and Thailand have questioned both of these measures and requested consultations with India on the use of a peace clause to exceed the 10% limit on support given to its rice farmers, along with Uruguay . “They are trying to test the limits of the peace clause as the recent ministerial result did…
lack of infrastructure to substitute; Plastic ban delayed by six months, say firms
[ad_1] The recent ban on single-use plastics, effective July 1, is likely to challenge food and beverage companies. An alternative like paper straws will cost more than the affordable ones now offered by various brands. Brands feel that integrated plastic straws come as part of juice and milk based beverage packs and do not contribute much to plastic pollution as they are part of the recycling and processing chain that has already been established by the companies Which are part of their EPR mandate. With no sustainable alternative to the…