Order under Section 23 W of the National Environmental Act, No. 47 of 1980 prohibiting use of polythene and polythene products.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Use restrictions

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Abstract

This Order prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, exhibition or use of polythene or any polythene product of twenty (20) microns or below in thickness within the country. Exemption may be provided by the Central Environmental Authority for the purposes specified in the Schedule.

Full text

English

Website

env.gov.lk

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Act 1980 (No. 47 of 1980).

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1980

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Monitoring, Research, Education, EIA, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX