Himachal Pradesh Bans Small PET Bottles at Official Indoor Events

Context: Himachal Pradesh Government has banned Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles ≤500 ml in all indoor official events from June 1, 2025 due to environmental concerns.

Key Highlights

• Applies to: Government departments, boards, Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), and advisory to private hotels.
• Alternatives: Glass bottles, water dispensers, steel containers.
• Mandatory ‘car bins’: In taxis, Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC), and public-private transport vehicles.
• Fine ₹1,500: For littering biodegradable waste.
• Fine ₹10,000: For non-installation of garbage bins in vehicles.