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President Solih Approves Single-Use Plastic Phasing Out Plan

President Solih Approves Single-Use Plastic Phasing Out Plan

By Maldives Times 1 min read

The President of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, has now approved a plan proposed by the Ministry of Environment and Energy to phase out single-use plastic in the Maldives by 2023. Prior to its approval by the President yesterday, the plan was also endorsed by the cabinet. No details of the plan have been revealed yet. […]

Maldives to Ban Use on Single-Use Plastic Imports From 2021

Maldives to Ban Use on Single-Use Plastic Imports From 2021

By Maldives Times 2 min read

Parliamentarians in the Maldives are proposing to ban the import of single-use plastics from 2021. The amendment to the Import-Export Act has proposed taxing single-use plastic items such as straws, disposable film and plates for the rest of the year. This act will be followed by a complete ban from January 2021. The parliament passed […]