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FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025
Govt offices urged to adopt eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastics

Bangladesh

TBS Report
05 September, 2024, 04:10 pm
Last modified: 05 September, 2024, 10:38 pm

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Govt offices urged to adopt eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastics

The offices have been asked to avoid the use of single-use plastic plates, glasses, cups, straws, cutlery, and other disposable items

TBS Report
05 September, 2024, 04:10 pm
Last modified: 05 September, 2024, 10:38 pm
Single use plastic items. Photo: UNDP
Single use plastic items. Photo: UNDP

The government has instructed all ministries, divisions, agencies, and offices to adopt environment-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic products in a bid to combat environmental pollution.

In a directive issued by the Cabinet Division today (5 September), officials were encouraged to make the shift towards sustainable materials, with specific recommendations provided. 

The notice urges the use of recycled paper, cardboard, or materials such as bamboo and hemp for items like files and folders, replacing their plastic counterparts.

Ministries, particularly those under the environment portfolio, have been asked to replace plastic bags with cotton or jute alternatives. 

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The use of glass bottles and glasses for water and beverages has also been recommended, instead of plastic options.

Further instructions include replacing plastic banners with ones made from cotton, jute, or other biodegradable materials. 

The directive also advises against the use of plastic lamination in invitations, business cards, and promotional materials, suggesting recycled paper and eco-friendly printing methods as alternatives.

Food packaging at government meetings and seminars is another target, with a shift towards paper or other environmentally sustainable containers. 

Ministries are also being urged to eliminate the use of single-use plastic plates, glasses, cups, straws, and cutlery, in favour of reusable or compostable alternatives.

In a final push towards sustainability, the government has recommended the adoption of pencils or paper pens over plastic pens.

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Single Use Plastic / Environment ministry / Bangladesh

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