Plastic Straws
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NewsBan reversed because of difficulties in using paper straws: Govt
The Maldives government has reversed its ban on single-use plastic straws, delaying the prohibition until 2031. Officials cited the poor quality of paper alternatives, which often dissolve or contain harmful microplastics. This decision pushes back the original 2023 timeline for phasing out several types of single-use plastics.
NewsGovt reverses ban on plastic straws until 2031
The Maldives government has reversed its ban on plastic straws, delaying the prohibition on imports and distribution until 2031. The policy shift also extends deadlines for banning plastic water bottles and eases restrictions on small beverage containers, significantly slowing the nation's phase-out of single-use plastics.