They have put steps in place to ensure proper handling of waste during the busy Republic Day flower show. Efforts are on to collect this in wet, dry and reject bins placed in various spots spread across the venue. To enforce the rules, the Horticulture Department has for the first time taken a refundable deposit of ₹5,000. We have requested vendors and visitors to completely avoid disposables and shift to reusables,” says Odette Katrak, anchor of Beautiful Bengaluru. Republic Day flower showDate: January 20 - 29Visitors expected: 5.5 lakhNumber of vendors: 200Waste expected: 25,000 kgTackling wasteRs.

Source: The Hindu January 20, 2017 15:52 UTC