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Corbett Bans Plastic Bottles for Greener Tourism
5 Jun
Summary
- Corbett Tiger Reserve will ban plastic water bottles in tourism zones.
- Reusable glass bottles will replace plastic ones for tourists.
- A deposit-refund system will encourage bottle returns.
Starting in October 2026, Corbett Tiger Reserve will prohibit the use of plastic water bottles across its tourism zones. This proactive measure is part of a broader initiative to achieve a plastic- and pollution-free environment within the reserve.
Tourists visiting the reserve will transition to drinking water served in reusable glass bottles. This change is designed to significantly reduce plastic waste and safeguard the reserve's fragile ecosystem.
Preparations are underway to establish an on-site bottling plant. Purified water will be filled into glass bottles and distributed at entry gates before safaris commence.
A deposit-refund mechanism will be introduced. Visitors will pay for water and bottle at the gate, with a refund issued upon returning the bottle in good condition, promoting reuse.
