A Famous Restaurant in Punjab has been sealed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab for allegedly violating the province’s Plastic-Free Punjab policy. The action was taken against a branch of Karachi Naseeb Biryani after officials found it using banned single-use plastic products.
The EPA Punjab announced the action through its official social media platforms. The department shared a message encouraging businesses and the public to stop using single-use plastic. It stated that the agency remains committed to making Punjab free from harmful plastic waste.
According to the EPA, the Famous Restaurant branch was sealed because it continued using prohibited plastic items despite the province’s environmental regulations. Officials said the use of these products violates the Plastic-Free Punjab policy, which is currently being enforced across the province.
The Plastic-Free Punjab campaign aims to reduce the use of single-use plastics and polythene bags thinner than 75 microns. Authorities believe the policy will help lower plastic pollution and improve environmental protection.
As part of the campaign, EPA Punjab has been carrying out inspections in markets, restaurants, and commercial areas. Officials have also conducted raids to seize banned plastic products and impose penalties on businesses that fail to follow the rules.
The government says the campaign is designed to protect the environment in several ways. It aims to reduce plastic waste, protect wildlife, prevent soil contamination, and keep drainage systems and water channels free from blocked plastic materials.
The recent action against the Famous Restaurant highlights the government’s efforts to ensure businesses comply with environmental laws. Authorities have warned that similar action will continue against any business found using banned plastic products.
In addition to enforcement, the Environment Protection Department has introduced a digital registration system for plastic producers, collectors, and recyclers. The online platform is intended to improve waste management and support better monitoring of plastic-related activities.
Officials believe that digital registration will help create a more organized recycling system. It will also allow authorities to track businesses involved in the production and handling of plastic materials more effectively.
EPA Punjab has advised restaurants, retailers, and other commercial businesses to replace single-use plastic with environmentally friendly alternatives. Businesses are encouraged to adopt reusable or biodegradable packaging to meet provincial regulations.
The department has made it clear that inspections will continue under the Plastic-Free Punjab campaign. Businesses that ignore the rules may face fines, product confiscation, or temporary closure.
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The sealing of the Famous Restaurant serves as another example of Punjab’s ongoing efforts to enforce environmental laws. Officials hope these measures will encourage greater compliance and contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment for residents across the province.
