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Govt exempts cling film and food wrapping materials from duty

The change expands the range of food packaging materials eligible for import duty exemptions under the existing regulatory framework.

'Plastic straw ban without alternative won't solve problem'

Shareef said the objective of such policies should be to find an effective solution rather than simply prohibit a product.

24 September 2026

Maldives postpones plastic straw import ban until 2031

The President has the authority to determine the types of single-use plastics prohibited from import and to introduce restrictions in phases.

19 September 2026

Bill proposes waste import ban and plastic bag tax exemption

One of the main amendments would prohibit the import of all types of waste into the Maldives.

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Maldives takes big stride in eco-waste-management

The project aims to establish the Maldives as a leader in achieving plastic circularity, where plastic waste is effectively reused and recycled.

WAMCO's dustbin bag bundles priced between MVR 35-165

A tax of MVR 2 per plastic bag came into effect last week under the new Waste Management Act.

WAMCO begins selling dustbin bags

When the law first came into force, there was also public outcry over WAMCO's failure to start selling bags.

USAID launches project to reduce ocean plastic

The project will be implemented in Maldives and Sri Lanka for a period of five years.

Nationwide initiative sees cleanups in all islands

Vice President Faisal Naseem and several government officials also participated in the national clean-up drive.

All GST-registered businesses required to levy plastic bag tax

No tax will be levied on plastic bags used by the manufacturer to pack the goods to the level required for sale.

23 February 2023

WAMCO to sell dustbin bags from Thursday

The price of the bags is yet to be finalised and it will be announced later, WAMCO said.

Maldives again delays 1 litre plastic water bottle ban to 2026

Plastic water bottles of 1 litre or less will be prohibited from import and manufacture in the Maldives starting from 1 December 2025 instead of Thursday.