PPCB summons leading brands over plastic waste audit, directs on-ground action in Punjab

PPCB Chairperson Reena Gupta Directs 14 Major Brands to Present Time-Bound Plans for Waste Collection

Babushahi Bureau

Chandigarh, November 11, 2025: In a decisive step towards strengthening on-ground compliance and fixing polluters' accountability, the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has summoned 14 leading brands identified as the top contributors of hard-to-recycle plastic waste in the state.

The Board has directed them to present clear, time-bound strategies that incentivise consumers to return post-use plastic packaging.

PPCB Chairperson Reena Gupta stated, “No company will be allowed to pollute Punjab. We will fix accountability and clean up all our cities.” This move germinated from

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