Kathmandu alone uses around 4,700,000 to 4,800,000 plastic bags daily. In Nepal, 16 percent of urban waste is comprised of plastic, which is 2.7 tons of daily plastic garbage production.A huge amount of plastic finds its way into river systems, and eventually into the global ocean ecology.

The small choices we make in our everyday life add up to making a big difference for the overall environment. Every time you make a conscious effort to avoid or recycle plastic products, you are lowering the risk of environmental damage—and ultimately, your own health.

In April 2015 Nepal declared Kathmandu a polythene bag-free zone.Kathmandu is still a long way from being completely free from plastic bags. 

Carry your own bag to the market to reduce plastic waste! Daily life is equally comfortable with reduced plastic!