Haryana on Thursday banned manufacturing or selling of plastic carry bags and some other products.

"No person shall manufacture, stock, distribute, recycle, sell or use plastic articles such as plates, cups, tumblers, spoons, forks and straw in the state", said a spokesman in a release.

These articles have been banned by the government after considering their adverse effects on the environment and local ecology, he said.

It was found that plastic carry bags were littered irresponsibly and had detrimental effect on environment.

Plastic carry bags also cause blockage of gutters, sewerage system and drains, resulting in serious environmental problems, the release added.