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EALA seeks public opinion on banning polythene

The public hearing on the EAC Polythene materials control bill 2011 is slated between 30, October and 5, November, the East African Legislative Assembly member (EALA) has announced.The private member’s Bill seeks to prohibit trade in polythene materials unless special clearance is granted by the national environmental standards regulators.
Rwanda embarked on a vigorous public awareness drive to eventually ban plastic bags in 2008. The New Times / File
Rwanda embarked on a vigorous public awareness drive to eventually ban plastic bags in 2008. The New Times / File
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