Ministry bans thin plastic bags
BOPA Daily News Archive
A ban on the use of plastic bags will effect on February 1, forcing
shoppers to either provide their own bags or pay for the new-style
thicker recyclable bags.
Wildlife, environment and tourism minister Mr Kitso Mokaila said in an interview that the new law aims to protect the environment.
Plastic waste is the most visible and a major concern because it has environmental implications and there is need for us to manage the problem, he said.
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