Nepal bans plastic bottles in high-end hotels to combat pollution, switching to glass and metal alternatives.

Nepal has banned plastic bottles in four-star and above hotels to combat plastic pollution, as announced by the Department of Tourism. The directive mandates these establishments to switch to glass and metal alternatives, addressing health and environmental concerns. The government plans to extend the ban to other hotels after stakeholder consultations. Additionally, the Hotel Association Nepal aims to eliminate all disposable plastic items by January 2025.

October 23, 2024
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