In a step to combat plastic pollution and the creation of cleaner communities, the government of Nepal has announced that the production, the sale and distribution of plastics items that are banned thinner than 40 micrometers from November 17th.
The deputy prime minister and finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel informed the news while he presented the state budget for the coming financial year. The goal? Reduce pollution and to protect both humans and the planet from the harmful effects of plastic waste.
This is a considerable step forward, since thinner plastics are often used for disposable items such as shopping bags and food packaging. These objects are difficult to recycle and often clog out drainage, waste district and contaminating rivers and streams. Since they collapse in microplastics, these thin plastics can also damage wild animals and infiltrate our food and water sources.
By banning the thinnest and problematic plastics, Nepal prohibits growing global movement to reduce plastic waste. Countries such as England, France and India as well as large American cities such as Los Angeles have implemented similar bans for disposable plastics. California has recently banned plastic bags from grocery stores.
The new politics in Nepals not only have in the process of keeping the communities cleaner and reducing the stress on the waste development systems, but also has great advantages for the environment. Plastic production releases harmful air pollution and heat deficiency that contribute to overheating our planet. By reducing the demand for plastic production, this ban will help reduce contamination in its source – a victory for air quality and climate progress.
Of course, some business owners and consumers have expressed concerns about the costs and the availability of sustainable alternatives. In order to ensure smooth transition, many supporters recommend supporting small companies with subsidies for environmentally friendly materials, offering public education for reusable options and promoting partnerships between the government and the local manufacturers of alternatives.
While not a single guideline can solve the plastic problem overnight, the new ban on Nepal is an important, implementable step. It enables the communities to move on cleaner roads, healthier waterways and a future with fewer waste. This shows how local measures can contribute to global progress.
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