Thursday, March 28, 2024

It’s Official: Plastics Ban in Tanzania From June 1

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By Njiraini Muchiri

Authorities in Tanzania are gearing up to enforce a ban on single-use polythene bags in order to protect the environment.

The Office of the Vice President which is overseeing the enforcement of the ban has said that come June 1, plastic carrier bags regardless of thickness will be prohibited from being imported, exported, manufacture, sold, stored or supplied for use in the country.

However, plastic or plastic packaging for medical services, industrial products, the construction industry, the agricultural sector, foodstuff, sanitary and waste management are exempt.

Travel advisory

Effectively, the country has issued a travel advisory to foreign visitors to avoid carrying plastic bags before embarking on a visit to Tanzania, stating only Ziploc bags that are used to carry toiletries will be permitted.

“The government expects that, in appreciation of the imperative to protect the environment and keep our country clean and beautiful, our visitors will accept minor inconveniences resulting from the plastic bags ban,” said a statement from the Vice President’s Office…Read more>>

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