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Africa: Africa Is Calling For A Global Plastic Treaty. Will The World Listen?
allAfrica, 19 July 2021
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), considers pollution as one of three threats our planet is facing, along with the climate crisis and the loss of nature. Among all… Read more »
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Uganda: Govt to Ban Polythene Bags to Protect Environment
Monitor, 29 July 2021
Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Water and Environment to enforce new measures, including a ban on the manufacture and importation of polythene bags in order to protect the… Read more »
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Kenya: Nema to Start Nationwide Crackdown on Use of Plastic Bags
Nation, 29 July 2021
The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) will next week start a major crackdown on single-use plastic bags across the country. Read more »
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South Africa: Amended Plastic Bag Regulations Published for Implementation
SAnews.gov.za, 19 April 2021
Amendments to South Africa's Plastic Carrier Bags and Plastic Flat Bags Regulations have been published in the Government Gazette for implementation. Read more »