The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture held a working meeting with representatives of the business sector to discuss the proposed regulation of beverage sales in plastic bottles.
According to the ministry, the initiative aims to restrict budgetary organizations, state institutions, and the hospitality sector from purchasing beverages in single-use plastic bottles.
“The Ministry is actively working on a policy to reduce plastic waste pollution and improve waste management. It is important that an action plan be developed in coordinated cooperation with the sector. Regulations should balance the environmental, health, and economic aspects of the issue,” said Solomon Pavliashvili, Deputy Minister of Environment and Agriculture.
The ministry emphasized that ongoing dialogue with the business sector will continue to ensure that regulations are effective and feasible.
Excessive plastic consumption remains a pressing environmental issue in Georgia. Studies indicate that the country uses approximately 612.5 million single-use plastic items annually, including cups, lids, utensils, and plates, amounting to 3.9–5.9 thousand tons. International research highlights that single-use plastics in contact with food can harm human health and contribute significantly to environmental pollution.
