Say no to plastic, polythene decorations

Disna MUDALIGE

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has warned the public to use natural material as much as possible, instead of plastic and polythene for Vesak decorations.

CEA Director General Ramani Ellepola observed that the use of polythene for Vesak lanterns and decorations have gradually risen, adding that the structures of lanterns made of plastic too have increased.

She requested the public to make sure of the proper disposal of such material without any harm to the environment and drainage system of the country. She requested the public to collect and handover polythene and plastic waste to the Post Consumer Polythene and Plastic Recycling Centres without disposing them by roadsides.

She also warned the organizers of dansals to be cautious when disposing polythene and lunch sheets.