KOZHIKODE: A meeting of Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi (KVVES) here has planned statewide protests against implementing the ban on single-use plastic. KVVES president T Nasarudheen said that they will protest will be carried out by shutting down shops from January 2nd to an indefinite period.

The sudden implementation of the ban will create troubles for small-scale traders and benefit large-scale traders. If the fine is imposed, shops will be shut indefinitely and protests will be staged. The state secretariat has been entrusted to discuss this, he added.

The traders demand a step-by-step implementation of the ban on plastics.