Plastic beverage containers and bottles could soon be ruled out in Bahrain under a sweeping proposal that has gained unanimous backing across municipal bodies.
The initiative, submitted by the Strategic Thinking Bloc, led by Parliament’s financial and economic affairs committee chairman Ahmed Al Salloom, has been fully endorsed by all three municipal councils as well as the Capital Trustees Board.
If approved at higher levels, the proposal would see plastic bottles and beverage containers phased out within two years, allowing only glass, carton or metal alternatives.
Supporters say the move is long overdue as Bahrain grapples with growing waste volumes and limited landfill capacity.
“Plastic is a source of nuisance,” said Mr Al Salloom, who also chairs the Better Life Society.
“Even so-called biodegradable plastic takes an average of six months to decompose, and that is under ideal conditions,” he added.
“People don’t throw glass, metal or paper in the same way. These materials can be reused, refilled, recycled, or even used for art and ornaments. Plastic, on the other hand, just piles up.”
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