Pemathang plans to replace plastic use with areca nut products

Bhutan's Daily Newspaper - Kuensel - 14/01
Samdrupcholing—To reduce the use of plastic mugs, cups, and plates, Pemathang Gewog in Samdrupjongkhar is focusing on reviving the production of eco-friendly alternatives made from areca nut leaves.

Neten Dorji

Samdrupcholing—To reduce the use of plastic mugs, cups, and plates, Pemathang Gewog in Samdrupjongkhar is focusing on reviving the production of eco-friendly alternatives made from areca nut leaves.

The initiative aims to rejuvenate the once-thriving industry.

By restarting the production of plates and spoons from areca nut leaves, the gewog hopes to bolster the local economy, while promoting environmentally conscious products.

The gewog purchased the machine in 2017 t...
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