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India's ban on a range of single use plastics, which came into effect on 1st July, aims to reduce the waste choking rivers and poisoning wildlife.
India's responsible for around four million tons of plastic waste every year, a third of which can't be easily recycled and ends up in waterways and landfill.
This landfill regularly catches fire and contributes to further air pollution.
Dr Suneel Panday works at the Energy and Resources Institute.
Although experts predict the ban will result in some job losses, it'll also see a boom in plastic-alternative industries.
Rhea Mazumdar Singhal's led the way, founding Ecoware over a decade ago.
It specialises in producing food packaging from corn waste.
Cows munching on plastic are a common sight in Indian cities and plastic's even been found in the dung of wild elephants.
Faced with these challenges, the ban covering production, import and sale of objects like straws, cups and ear buds marks a first step.
A wider-ranging ban is hoped for.
Those who are opposed to the ban claim that consumers will resist paying higher prices for eco alternatives.
Yet those who flout the rules will be served with severe punishments.
They'll face fines of $1,300 or 5 year jail terms.
