SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, Feb. 22 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:
The Rural Development department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UltraTech Cement Limited to address the pressing issue of non-recyclable plastic waste management in the state.
Under this partnership, UltraTech Cement Limited will collaborate with the Rural Development department to co-process non-recyclable plastic waste in its cement kiln at Baga (Darlaghat) in district Solan. This innovative approach aligns with environmentally sound waste disposal methods and contributes to the government's mission of maintaining State ecological balance.
The MoU underscores the shared commitment of the Rural Development department and UltraTech Cement Limited toward fostering sustainable waste management practices. It leverages UltraTech Cement Limited advanced technology to process and dispose of non-recyclable plastic waste, reducing environmental pollution and minimizing landfill use.
The UltraTech Cement Plant will cater the non-recyclable plastic waste of the districts viz. Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Mandi, Solan and Una. Presently, 29 plastic waste management units have been made operational by the Rural Development department and the non-recyclable plastic waste of these units will be sent to the UltraTech cement plant for co-processing.
Director Rural Development Raghav Sharma said: "This collaboration marks a significant step towards achieving the vision of a clean and green Himachal Pradesh. By partnering with UltraTech cement plant, the department will ensure that non-recyclable plastic waste is managed sustainably while reducing its adversary impact on the environment."
UltraTech cement has said that the company was proud to contribute to Himachal Pradesh's waste management goals. This initiative reflects our commitment to sustainable development.
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Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
