Sri Lanka moves to curb plastic waste with bottle ban and bag fees
Sri Lanka has banned single-use plastic water bottles in all government institutions to combat rising plastic pollution. While the move is a step toward sustainability, environmentalists remain skeptical about the government's ability to enforce the new regulations.
Why it matters
It highlights the challenges developing nations face in managing waste infrastructure and implementing environmental policy.
https://eb.news/NHvW8p4gSgWA Copy By Malaka Rodrigo, Mongabay.com 5 minute read June 15, 2026 Sri Lanka banned the purchase and use of single-use plastic water bottles in all government institutions effective May 31, under a new government circular that targets the reduction of wasteful plastic consumption within the state sector.
The article presents both the government's policy initiative and the critical perspective of environmentalists.
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