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Legal Framework of Plastic Packaging and Labelling in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Analysis
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This Sri Lankan study used secondary data and expert review to examine plastic packaging waste regulations, finding that the country's primary reliance on landfilling exacerbates plastic pollution due to poor waste separation, threatening tourism, fisheries, and agriculture. The authors recommend mandatory consumer-facing recyclability labeling and eco-labelling regulations to promote improved waste separation, recycling, and a shift toward circular economy practices for plastic packaging.
Plastic packaging plays a pivotal role in delivering quality products to consumers but poses significant waste management challenges once discarded. Landfilling, the primary method for solid waste disposal in Sri Lanka, exacerbates plastic pollution due to poor waste separation, leading to environmental contamination and health hazards. Mismanaged plastic packaging waste also threatens key industries like tourism, fisheries, and agriculture, endangering the country's economy and biodiversity. This research utilized secondary data to examine plastic packaging waste regulations, incorporating expert strategies such as the circular economy and extended producer responsibility. An extensive literature review, including German and EU directives, identified effective waste management practices, while primary data on food packaging was collected through observation to propose improved labelling regulations for Sri Lanka. The findings recommend mandatory labelling by manufacturers to inform consumers about the recyclability and quantity of plastic packaging, promoting awareness and sustainable consumption. Additionally, implementing eco-labelling and legislation for plastic packaging in Sri Lanka will enhance waste separation, recycling, and recovery, reducing plastic pollution and mismanaged waste.
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