Tripura Zoological Park has introduced a 'Pet Bottle Deposit Refund System' to combat plastic waste.

 

Sepahijala Zoological Park in Tripura has taken a significant step towards addressing plastic waste by implementing a 'Pet Bottle Deposit Refund System.' This initiative aims to encourage responsible disposal of plastic items by park visitors.

Under this system, visitors are required to follow specific rules for items such as Pet Bottles, Single Use Plastic Materials, Packaged Products with plastic wrapping, Tin Cans, and similar products. Visitors must deposit a refundable amount of Rs 10 for each mentioned item at the designated DRS Counter. In return, they receive a corresponding token.

Before leaving the zoo premises, visitors must return their PET Bottles, Single Use Plastic Materials, Packaged Products with plastic wrapping, Tin Cans, and similar items, along with their tokens, at the DRS counter to receive a refund of the deposited amount. Failure to comply with these rules will result in the forfeiture of the deposited amount.

It's important to note that entry into the zoo with such products will be at the discretion of the Sepahijala Zoological Park Authority. The authority reserves the right to permit or deny entry to visitors carrying such items.

This system was inaugurated by Pritam Bhattacharjee, IFS, District Forest Officer, Sepahijala District, during the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign.