| dc.description.abstract | 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. | en_US |
