Beyond Bags: Can Sri Lanka Embrace Sustainable Alternatives to Everyday Plastics?

Beyond Bags: Can Sri Lanka Embrace Sustainable Alternatives to Everyday Plastics?

Sri Lanka took a decisive step against single-use plastics in November 2025 by banning the free distribution of plastic shopping bags in retail outlets to encourage sustainable alternatives. Shoppers now pay for low-density polyethylene bags, a move that has already shown promising results. According to the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ), plastic bag usage has […]