The Tamil Nadu Hotels Association has announced a 5% discount on the parcel bill if customers bring their own utensils and bags for food parcels. The discount move follows a Tamil Nadu government order banning single-use plastics from January 1, 2019.

“Takeaways make up a big portion of food sales, and the association says its decision would reduce the use of plastics substantially. “

This is a great example of incentive based model which benefits all. Game theory in action (co-operation)?