The United States Agency for International Development’s Ocean Plastic Reduction Action and the Central Environment Authority jointly celebrated the International Zero Waste Day in Colombo yesterday (30) and from the first of June this year plastic forks, spoons, garlands, plastic hoppers, drinks It is reported that Mr. Supun S. Pathirage, Chairman of the Central Environment Authority, said that the sale, distribution and production of reeds, kalatana etc. products will be banned and related regulations will be gazetted.
He further mentioned that several more plastic items are planned to be banned by 2025 and the related list is being prepared.