Association of Paper Cup Manufacturers contest plastic cup usage

Disposable plastic cups have become indispensable in Andhra Pradesh. As per a petition by the Association of Paper Cup Manufacturers, this is despite the fact that "the usage of such cups is harmful to human health and that manufacturing of these plastic cups and bags have been banned by the government a decade ago". The lethargy in the implementation of this ban is resulting in losses to the paper cup manufacturers.

06 Jul 2015 | By PrintWeek India

“The above notification has never been implemented in the whole of Andhra Pradesh except a few tourist places and municipalities,” said MRK Reddy, president of the Association of Paper Cup Manufacturers. 
 
“Most of our industries face a stiff competition and are in huge losses,” added Reddy. The paper cup manufacturers continue with their production, with the hope that the current government imposes stricter laws for implementing the ban and help us serve a healthier tea.
 
The Recycled Plastics Manufacture and Usage Rules, 1999, amended in 2003, prohibits the use of recycled plastic bags and containers for storing, carrying, dispensing, or packaging of food. Further, the ministry banned the manufacture, stocking, distribution or selling of carry bags and containers made of virgin or recycled plastics, which are below 8x12inches in size and 40-micron in thickness.