From today polythene which is less than 20 micron in thickness has been banned

From today polythene which is less than 20 micron in thickness has been banned

From today the manufacture of the less thick polythene ,distribution and marketing is prohibited.

The Chairman of the central environmental

authority Professor Lal Mervyn Dharmasiri had quipped to the media yesterday the 31st instant, Those found guilty would be fined and the fine would be to the tune of rupees ten thousand he had added.

He also had said that a sum of rupees two thousand and a jail term of not less than one year would also be imposed on those who break the laws against the usage and manufacture of polythene of the thin variety.

In section 1466/5 of the environmental Act this is clearly explained on the correct thickness of the polythene that need to be used and it has been gazetted on the 01st instant.

Professor Lal Mervyn Dharmasiri had reiterated that the shopping bags, grocery bags should be made of polythene with a thickness of over 20 microns.