Shimla, Aug. 13 -- Himachal Pradesh's first-ever Zero Waste Tribal Festival is scheduled to be held from August 14 to August 16, 2025 at Keylong. Lahaul Spiti deputy commissioner Kiran Bhadana said that the 'Zero Waste' vision of the tribal festival will be brought to life through various initiatives, including complete ban on plastic bottles and disposable cutlery; drinking water availability at multiple stations with regular water quality checks for safe and sustainable hydration; use of pattal (leaf plates) and biodegradable cutlery to ensure eco-friendly servings; banners made of sustainable materials like cloth bags and cloth-based banners replacing plastic; and clearly marked bins for waste segregation at multiple points for different waste types....