The Kerala High Court bans single-use plastic in hotels and hills.

• Kerala High Court orders ban on single-use plastic items in hilly areas, weddings, and eateries from October 2.

• Ban applies to plastic water bottles, soft drink bottles, food containers, plates, cups, and straws.

• Excludes official functions hosted by government agencies.

• Court recommends establishment of kiosks selling clean drinking water or using glass or stainless steel bottles.

• Calls for state and local bodies to prevent plastic waste dumping in waterbodies.

• State government to raise awareness on single-use plastics and indiscriminate dumping.