Male' City Council has decided to distribute eco-friendly tote bags to the households in Male' City.

The decision to distribute tote bags to Male' City, Vilimale', and Hulhumale' Phase I and II was made at the 100th General Meeting of the Council held on Wednesday. The tote bags will be distributed door-to-door by the Council.

Male' City Mayor Dr. Muiz stated that the Council wants to create a sustainable practice that is also environment-friendly.

City Council will also distribute 25-bag packs to 50,000 residential households as well. The project will cost MVR 1.5 million as per the Council.

"We are planning to make 25-bag packs and to distribute it to the households. We predict this will cost up to MVR 1.5 million," Mayor Dr. Muiz stated.

Male' City Council will distribute medium sized bags colour-coded for various uses.