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The plastic bags are banned on the market |
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Previously in Madagascar, plastic bags are widely used. However, it is found that bags with a thickness of less than or equal to 50µm are considered as hazardous waste. Plastic sachets are considered hazardous waste because they can pose a threat to human health and the environment. Perhaps you are surprised? This is a threat because plastic bags are among the causes of floods in cities during rainy periods. These plastic bags are lightweight and because of lack of sensitivity to the environment, the man throws them anywhere after use. As a result, the drainage channels are clogged and wastewater and / or rainwater can no longer circulate. Thus, they must be subject to special management and disposal requirements to eliminate or reduce the risk involved. Consequently, measures concerning the production, import and marketing of plastic bags with a thickness of 50 µm or less are stipulated by Decree 2014-1587 of the Ministry of the Environment, Ecology and Forests. By application of this decree, the importation of plastic bags has been prohibited since 01st May 2015 since October 1s, 2015, bags with a thickness less than or equal to 50 µm are no longer marketed And local production is prohibited. As an accompaniment to these measurements, the production and use of bags greater than 50 microns are permitted as they can be used for longer periods. And since then, non-woven bags and biodegradable bags have taken their place on the market. |
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8 Comments
Thank u for ur report :) it's a good idea to make our environment safe :)
Posted 15-08-2017 02:38
Plastic bags are a menace, a disastrous environmental hazard. The use and sale of plastics- especially the disposable variety must be controlled.
Posted 14-08-2017 05:50
It's a pleasure Cheonghan. That's true, but the transformation of the habit not using plastic bags is so hard for the most of people. but progressively, it will change
Posted 14-08-2017 01:35
Hi Daon, you're welcome. that will change our lifestyle and our environment
Posted 14-08-2017 01:33
Thank you Monyratana, it's good measures
Posted 14-08-2017 01:32
Razanamanana, thank you for your report. Many people think we cannot live with out plastic bags, but it seems like we actually can. Banning plastic bags not only protects the environment, but also motivates us to protect the environment more than before. Let's see if we are still using plastic bags in 50 years.
Posted 14-08-2017 01:06
Hi Razanamanana! Thanks for sharing your report on banning plastic bags:)
Wow, this is really nessasary and courageous movement that Madagascar made! I strongly hoped this act would be implemented successfully and could make notable change.
Posted 13-08-2017 23:44
Great to hear that the authorities are starting to take measures concerning this issue. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Posted 12-08-2017 23:32