Rizwana calls for collective efforts to control transboundary plastic pollution
The damage caused by plastic pollution is irreversible and collective efforts are needed to control transboundary plastic pollution, said Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
She stressed urgent action on plastic waste management in South Asia at a roundtable discussion titled "Plastic Waste Management Challenges and Solutions in South Asian Countries" today (30 September) at Hotel Intercontinental in Dhaka.
"The growing threat of plastic pollution, noting that despite calls to reduce plastic usage, it is increasing, with microplastics now being consumed through food," she said.
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Rizwana, also adviser to the Ministry of Water Resources, underscored the need for consumer awareness to reduce the use of harmful plastic products.
"A decision has been made, following discussions, to replace polythene shopping bags in supermarkets and local markets with eco-friendly alternatives," said the adviser.
She also said efforts are underway to promote the widespread use of jute and jute-based products as a sustainable solution.
