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Mangalore Coast Bans Plastic and Offers Free Paper‑Cloth Bags to Promote Eco‑Friendly Tourism
Mangalore, Karnataka, has prohibited plastic at tourist spots along its coastline and is providing free paper and cloth bags to visitors to keep the beaches clean.
Mangalore, a coastal city in Karnataka, has launched an eco‑friendly tourism initiative by imposing a complete ban on plastic at all tourist locations along its shoreline.
The ban is aimed at preserving the cleanliness of the beaches, reducing litter and protecting the coastal environment for both residents and visitors.
To support the ban, tourists are now being handed free paper and cloth bags at entry points, encouraging the use of reusable alternatives instead of single‑use plastic.
The measure forms part of a broader effort to promote responsible tourism and maintain the natural appeal of Mangalore's beaches.
The ban is aimed at preserving the cleanliness of the beaches, reducing litter and protecting the coastal environment for both residents and visitors.
To support the ban, tourists are now being handed free paper and cloth bags at entry points, encouraging the use of reusable alternatives instead of single‑use plastic.
The measure forms part of a broader effort to promote responsible tourism and maintain the natural appeal of Mangalore's beaches.