To tackle the mounting challenges of plastic pollution, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, alongside the Ministry of Water Resources, is preparing to introduce Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) guidelines.
According to a ministry statement, environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan disclosed a meeting held on January 2 at the Bangladesh Secretariat.
She said the initiative aims to hold producers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, ensuring effective reuse, recycling, and safe disposal of plastic waste.
The meeting focused on drafting guidelines for EPR as a strategic measure to control plastic pollution.
“Producers must take responsibility for their products, even at the end of their lifecycle. Through these guidelines, opportunities for reusing, recycling and safely managing plastic waste will be significantly enhanced,” said Rizwana Hasan.
She emphasized the importance of collective efforts in addressing the issue, urging all stakeholders to work together.
“Raising awareness about the harmful effects of polythene and microplastics is crucial. We must bring about a shift in people’s mindset. Only a united approach can help us control the plastic crisis,” she added.
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