Plastics Archives

October 3, 2023

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The 5th Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities in the Asia Pacific convened the 2nd of October at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo, where Environment Minister Hon Naseer Ahamed made a significant announcement. In a move aimed at addressing the escalating issue of plastic pollution, the government has issued a Gazette notification […]

August 23, 2023

The plastics and rubber products market expected to grow to $1899.33 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.7% with new developments in packaging and innovation Sri Lanka’s Advancement circular economy – COMPLAST 2023 Pioneers a Sustainable Future with Recycling and Industry Responsibility Colombo, Sri Lanka – 23rd August 2023: The imminent […]

June 15, 2022

Technology to shorten lifespan of plastics in landfills to years not decades Organic biodegradation enhanced as microbes in waste environment identify Eco-One as a food source Soil after plastic degradation will have positive effects for plant growth and no toxicity Several major exporters to Europe and US are already using the […]

January 3, 2022

By Amila Abeynayaka Dr. Abeynayaka is a Policy Researcher currently attached to the IGES Centre Collaborating with UNEP on Environmental Technologies (CCET), Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), Japan. Pollution caused by the irresponsible disposal of plastics is a significant issue, particularly in developing countries like Sri Lanka. According to Great Britain’s Royal Statistical Society, […]

December 21, 2021

The Gobal Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed a further 21 signatories, taking the total number past 110. The new signatories have been announced alongside the launch of a first annual report, which makes clear the significant progress made in tackling plastics pollution in tourism over the past year. Despite the challenges posed […]

Government Announces Ban on Single-Use Plastics to Combat Pollution in the Asia-Pacific Region

“Sri Lanka to embrace sustainable manufacturing and circular economy, gain significance, differentiate globally elevating manufacturing economy” – Swaminathan

Hayleys Aventura introduces Eco-One: newest weapon in plastic pollution battle

Bottle-to-bottle recycling can boost Sri Lanka in the transition to circularity in plastics

Global Tourism Plastics initiative releases first progress report and welcomes more signatories