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.

30 April 2024

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.

25 April 2023

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.

27 April 2023

Govt says oppose waste import; will amend law

Speaking to Atoll Times, Shauna said that the government does not support the import of waste and the bill proposed by the government does not allow it.

19 December 2022

Thilafushi lagoon becomes landfill; garbage spills out into sea

Under the project, two incinerator plants with a capacity to dispose of 250 tonnes of waste per day per plant will be set up at Thilafushi.

30 November 2022

Power generation from waste to begin in Addu in July

"Efforts are underway to ensure that these works are completed by July," the environment ministry said in a statement.

19 January 2023

Nationwide initiative sees cleanups in all islands

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

17 June 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.

24 April 2023