To combat environmental pollution, Bangladesh has announced ten guidelines for its offices

Bangladesh’s Department of Internal Resources has issued 10 guidelines for using alternatives to single-use plastics in the National Board of Revenue office to help reduce environmental pollution.

Plastic pollution, particularly from single-use products, is a significant threat to the environment and public health.

To reduce environmental pollution from single-use plastics, the advisor to the Ministry of Environment has requested the use of alternative products in a semi-official letter.

The instructions are:

1. Using files and folders made of paper or other environmentally friendly materials instead of plastic files and folders.
2. Use cotton or jute fabric bags instead of plastic bags.
3. Use glass bottles and glasses instead of plastic water bottles.
4. Use banners made of cotton or jute fabric or biodegradable material instead of plastic banners.
5. Avoid plastic laminated invitations, visiting cards and various types of brochures.
6. Ensuring that the food packets provided in various meetings or seminars are made of paper and eco-friendly.
7. Avoid all types of products, including single-use plastic plates, glasses, cups, cutlery.
8. Use of pencils or paper pens instead of plastic pens.
9. Avoiding the use of laminated wrapping and plastic in all types of publications, including annual reports.
10. Stop using plastic in flower bouquets