New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken cognizance of environmental concerns arising from plastic bottle caps used in packaged drinking water and beverage bottles.

The matter was heard by a bench headed by Justice Prakash Shrivastava (Chairperson) and Expert Member Dr Afroz Ahmad.

The application, filed by Aakash Ranison, highlights that while plastic bottles are commonly collected and recycled, their detachable plastic caps often remain uncollected, contributing significantly to environmental pollution.

According to the applicant, these caps frequently escape waste collection systems due to their small size and separation from bottles.

Counsel for the applicant informed the NGT that several countries have ad...