Key Takeaways
- 218 kilograms of polythene bags confiscated in Islamabad.
- Awareness campaigns continue to encourage citizens and traders.
- Officials urge public to use environmentally friendly alternatives.
The Islamabad district administration has seized 218 kilograms of polythene bags during ongoing enforcement operations aimed at making the federal capital plastic-free. Daily actions are being carried out across the city, with assistant commissioners conducting operations in different areas.
During these actions, several shopkeepers found violating the ban were shifted to police stations for further legal action. The administration stated that the enforcement campaign is being carried out daily without discrimination.
Along with enforcement, the district administration is running an awareness campaign to inform the public and traders about the harmful effects of plastic pollution. Officials highlighted that plastic pollution can cause health problems for citizens and poses risks to the environment.
The administration directed shopkeepers to completely stop using plastic shopping bags and adopt permitted alternatives instead. Traders are also being encouraged to cooperate with authorities and comply with the regulations aimed at reducing plastic waste in the city.
Citizens have been urged to support the campaign by identifying and reporting shopkeepers who continue using plastic bags despite the ban. Public cooperation is seen as crucial for the successful implementation of the policy.
The administration has also advised citizens to use cloth bags and other environmentally friendly alternatives while shopping. Replacing plastic bags with reusable options is seen as a key step in reducing waste and supporting efforts to keep Islamabad free from plastic pollution.
