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Sharp Decline in Polythene Bag Use Following New Regulations - LNW Lanka News Web

November 04, Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Trade has announced a notable reduction in the use of polythene bags across Sri Lanka after the enforcement of new regulations prohibiting retailers from distributing them free of charge.Prior to the rule taking effect, it was estimated that around 20 million polythene bags were used daily throughout the country. However, within just two days of the regulation’s introduction on 1 November, a prominent …
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Lanka News Web (LNW) broke the news in on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
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