Congo Bans Plastic Bags to Fight Pollution
- Thu 02 Jun 2011 01:29:PM
BRAZZAVILLE (Reuters) - The Republic of Congo has banned the production, import, sale and use of plastic bags in a move to fight environmental pollution in the Central African nation, government spokesman Bienvenu Okiemy said Thursday.
Okiemy said the government adopted a decree following a cabinet meeting Wednesday. It prohibits the use of plastic bags to pack food, groceries, water and other beverages.
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