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Govt steps up battle on single-use plastics

Thursday, May 06, 2021
Eng. Coletha U. Ruhamya; Director General of Rwanda Environmental management (REMA) speaks about single-use plastic ban.

FEATURED: How banning of single-use plastics will contribute to environment protection for Rwanda’s green development

Tuesday, December 03, 2019
The firm is looking to recycling large quantities of single use plastic bottles. Net photo.
Business

Investors seek to produce tiles, pavers, roof tiles by recycling single-use plastics

Monday, July 01, 2019
The Minister for Environment Dr Vincent Biruta (right) addresses Members of Parliament as REMA Deputy Director General Faustin Munyazikwiye looks on yesterday. The Lower House yesterday passed a draft law prohibiting the manufacture, importation, use and sale of single-use plastic items in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

House passes bill to ban single-use plastics

Wednesday, June 12, 2019
The New Times

Why is malaria on the rise again?

Friday, April 26, 2019
Agroplast Ltd recycles plastic waste into different materials. The company pledged to turn single-use plastics into pavers. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Local firms keen on recycling single use plastic items

Wednesday, March 06, 2019
Rwanda outlawed use of such kinds of plastic bags in 2008, but there are calls by manufacturers to review the law banning their use or manufacture. / Net.
Business

Ban on polythene: Consider a 'package buy-back policy'

Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Manufacturers say the move could lead to loss of hundreds of jobs. / Net.
Business

Kenya producers say plastic bags ban will lead to job losses

Saturday, March 18, 2017
Elimination of polythene bags may have negative impact, businesses say. / Internet photo

Regional MPs, traders discuss proposed ban on plastic bags

Friday, March 10, 2017
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Investment for sustainable growth

Tuesday, November 01, 2016
Rush hour at Gishushu, a Kigali suburb. A new tax policy on used cars will be implemented in April. (Timothy kisambira)

Why govt raised taxes on used cars

Thursday, February 11, 2016
Rod Hunter

Stop taxing the sick

Friday, June 20, 2014