Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Andhra Pradesh Temples to Ban Single-Use Plastics Statewide
Andhra Pradesh is making its temples free of plastic!
They're banning things like plastic bags and bottles to help the environment.
This change started with the help of state leaders and will now include over 120 temples.
People visiting temples are asked to use things like cloth bags instead.
This is to reduce waste and make the temples cleaner, like the famous Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams already does.
It's a big step to protect the environment and make sure the temples are cleaner for everyone.
Andhra Pradesh has implemented a statewide ban on single-use plastics in temples.
The initiative aims to promote environmental sustainability and reduce plastic waste.
The ban includes plastic carry bags, bottles, disposable plates, and cups.
Devotees, vendors, and staff are encouraged to use eco-friendly alternatives.
The program begins in Vijayawada and will expand to over 120 temples.
- Who
- APPCB, state leaders, temple staff, devotees, and vendors.
- What
- A statewide ban on single-use plastics in temples.
- When
- Implemented on Friday.
- Where
- Temples across Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To promote environmental sustainability and reduce plastic waste.
- Initiative Lead
- APPCB
- Key Supporters
- Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy
- Initial Locations
- Sri Kanaka Durga temple and Malleswara Swamy temple in Vijayawada
- Scope
- Over 120 major temples
- Items Banned
- Plastic carry bags, bottles, disposable plates, and cups