Chandigarh: The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) convened the International Punjab Plastic Action Summit 2026 at Amity University, Mohali, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, civil society representatives, environmental experts and international organisations to advance solutions to plastic pollution; and drive the vision of a progressive ‘Rangla Punjab’.
The summit deliberated on the scale of the plastic-waste challenge and explored solutions spanning advanced waste-processing technologies, circular-economy models, sustainable alternatives, effective implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and community-led action. It also highlighted the findings of PPCB’s Plastic Waste Brand Audit, conducted across six major cities of Punjab.
These include the Plastic-Free Langar at Fatehgarh Sahib, Plastic-Free Prasad at Kali Mandir, Patiala, and the Plastic-Free Hola Mohalla at Sri Anandpur Sahib, where thousands of devotees used steel and biodegradable cutlery.
A Plastic-Free Lunch Campaign and an MLP Collection Drive are also being piloted in schools and colleges across Patiala, encouraging young people to adopt responsible consumption and waste-segregation practices.
