Guinea banned single-use plastics nationwide to improve public health and reduce pollution.
Guinea has enacted a nationwide ban on the manufacturing, import, sale, and use of single-use plastic products, including bags and oxo-degradable plastics. President Mamady Doumbouya's decree aims to enhance public health and reduce environmental pollution. It prohibits plastic disposal in public spaces and includes exceptions for medical, agricultural, and military uses, as well as packaging for liquids. Violators may face penalties, including fines and business closures.
September 23, 2024
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