Mohali, June 8 -- Marking World Environment Day, the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) in collaboration with Verka Milk Plant, Mohali, launched a mobile milk vending van at ATS Casa Espana in a bid to curb plastic waste generated from conventional milk pouches.

The initiative, launched under the slogan, "Doodh wahi, plastic nahi" (same milk, no plastic), seeks to encourage residents to carry reusable containers while purchasing milk. Fresh Verka milk will be available through the vending van at Rs.64 per litre, making it Rs.2 cheaper than milk sold in disposable plastic pouches.

According to PPCB officials the initiative forms part of the board's wider campaign against single-use plastic and promotes sustainable consumption habits t...