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New single-use plastics regulation includes MVR 100,000 fine

ERA has been authorised to inspect businesses involved in the manufacture, import and distribution of single-use plastics and monitor compliance.

Maldives delays ban on 500ml–1 litre plastic bottles to 2027

The related ban on the sale of plastic bottles in the same size category has also been postponed.

3 December 2025

ODS launches Maldives’ first bottle buy-back programme

The company will buy back empty ‘ONE’ bottles produced at the One Degree South Addu Factory at a rate of MVR 0.33 per bottle.

10 November 2025

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.

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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.

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.

Plastic bag import ban delayed to Jan 2024, use ban to June 2024

While the import of Supari packed in plastic is banned, it has been noticed that Supari packed in different plastic packets are now being imported into Maldives

Plastic bag imports halved after single-use plastics ban: Pres

The president said that one of the biggest challenges facing the country is the impact of climate change and the economic and social consequences.

MVR 2 plastic bag tax comes into effect

While certain uses will be exempted from the tax, most uses of plastic bags in commercial transactions will be taxed.

Plastic bag tax botched due to MIRA's interpretation, says Saleem

Saleem suggested that the law be introduced progressively, starting at a low figure like 50 Laari in the first year and then increasing the amount annually.