The first-ever plastic recycling plant in Cox’s Bazar has officially begun operation with the aim of transforming single-use plastic waste into valuable resources. Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Mohammad Navid Shafiullah inaugurated the recycling facility at Mithachhari in Ramu upazila in the district recently.
as one of the country’s top tourist destinations, Cox’s Bazar generates a massive volume of plastic waste every day. Studies show that about 34.5 tonnes of plastic waste are dumped indiscriminately each day in the town. Much of this consists of single-use plastics, polythene bags, packaging materials, polypropylene, and thin plastic films – all of which are difficult to recycle and have little or no market value.
the newly launched recycling plant will process such materials into ecofriendly, durable, and visually appealing products such as sofas, benches, and strong poles.