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Mangalore: To discuss  issues ranging from solid waste management to plastic recycling, “CanPlast 2013”, a state-level technical seminar was organized by Canara Plastic Manufacturers and Traders Association (CPMTA), Mangalore, on  December 23, Monday.

After inaugurating the seminar the Minister for Health and Family Welfare U T Khader said, “Corruption and solid waste are the two main problems in India, which, if not handled at the right time, will harm health of the society. There is a need for uniformity in the implementation of laws towards environment.”

“Both anti-plastic and pro-plastic groups should carry out discussions to arrive at a final conclusion on plastic waste management, which should be in the favour of public”, he added.

Mangalore City Corporation Commissioner Ajith Kumar Shanadi said complete ban on plastic is not a solution to the problem  and added creating awareness is the only solution.

Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industries President Mohammed Amin, was the guest of honour along with State Pollution Control Board former chairman Dr HC Sharatchandra who also enlightened the participants on the issue.

CPMTA President B A Nazir, Secretary B A Iqbal, Vice President Asgar Ali and Secretary Suresh Karkera were present.