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Rwanda: Manufacturers Seek More Time to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics
New Times, 28 March 2019
In January this year, cabinet approved a draft law banning single-use plastics as part of efforts to protect the environment from threats posed by to non-biodegradable materials. Read more »
Give Us More Time to Stop Single-Use Plastics - Rwandan Companies
Under a draft law, the government proposes to give a two-year grace period to companies to stop manufacturing single-use plastics.
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Rwanda: Rwanda Moves Closer to Banning Single Use Plastics
New Times, 29 January 2019
A cabinet meeting on Monday approved a draft law that will ban the single use of plastics, a move that is likely to transform the way of life in the country towards better… Read more »
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Rwanda: Govt Bets on Local Firms to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics, Smoothly
New Times, 5 March 2019
The Government has pinned its hopes on five local firms that produce non-plastic products and seven companies that recycle plastics to phase out the use of single use plastic… Read more »
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Rwanda: Firms Should Be Given More Time to Phase Out Single Use Plastics - MPs
New Times, 19 February 2019
Members of Parliament yesterday approved the basis of the law banning single use plastics albeit with some concerns. Read more »
InFocus
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Environment Minister Vincent Biruta has said the continued use of some "avoidable plastic products" such as straws and disposable cutlery, remains a threat in the fight against ... Read more »
