Tripura rolls out compostable PBAT bags to curb plastic use
Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat in Tripura has launched compostable PBAT bags as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic. Certified by CIPET, the bags decompose within 180 days and are priced at $1.74/kg (wholesale) and $1.92/kg (retail). The initiative, part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, promotes plastic-free living through innovation, awareness, and community engagement.
