Shimla, April 24 -- The Himachal government has issued a notification prohibiting the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles (up to 500 ml) in all indoor official meetings, conferences, and events organized by the government departments, Boards, Corporations and other state government organizations. Director, Environment, Science and Technology, D.C. Rana on Wednesday said that this decision has been made keeping in view the widespread use of PET water bottles, which have raised significant environmental concerns due to their high potential for littering. He said this prohibition also applies to HPTDC hotels and private hotels in the state. These entities shall adopt sustainable alternatives such as glass bottles, water dispensers/...