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Applauding Kenya?s step towards plastics. |
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Kenya?s National environmental authority has in three cases tried to ban the plastics in the country. There is this one more time that Kenya is making this so serious that if one is found selling them, it is a huge risk for up to four years, a fine of $40,000 or both. Effective 28th august 2017 ,plastics in Kenya became illegal to be used,, manufactured and imported into the country for either commercial or household packaging. The reason for the ban in Kenya was to avoid health and environmental problems resulting from the use of plastic bags. The people dealing in selling plastic bags were given a period at which they should clear the existing stock however much it has basically been a source of income. . In 2007, Kenya tried to discourage their use by limiting the thickness of plastic bags, ordering manufacturers and importers to only sell bags with more than 30 microns. Four years later, they tried again by banning plastic bags less than 60 microns, which were considered more recycle- friendly. There were technical challenges back hen since people cold not tell th difference in papers in terms of macrons contained in the plastic paper bags. This therefore made it hard for the authority to sustain this. Well I applaud the Kenyan Government because this is the first African country to put a ban on plastic. I wish every country can try to borrow this policy. The public have been sensitized about the benefits for the practice and so they are trying to work about it. I think when this is sustained we shall have a little or no plastics finding their way into seas. I well hope that this step taken by Kenya in environmental leadership can inspire other countries for the cause. It's a great example that I hope will inspire others, and help drive further commitments to
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in our country government are taking similar initiatives.
Posted 02-02-2018 15:55
a good step was taken by them...
Posted 02-02-2018 15:54
Hi, Joanita! Thank you for your report on the efforts of the Kenyan government to restrict the use of plastic. It's great to hear that Kenya has been taking many different measures in the attempt to reduce the environmental damage caused by plastics. The issue of land and water pollution by plastic problems has become increasingly serious in the last few years, and this has even led to human lives being threatened. I think the types of efforts that Kenya has been making should be carried out worldwide, as this is a problem shared on all parts of the world. Nice work on your report!
Posted 17-09-2017 15:44
Hi, Joanita! I hope Kenya's initiative movement inspires other countries who concern about side-effects of plastic usage and struggle to solve it. And I also believe their action could possibly stimulate other countries to take an real action for good environments and health of their citizens. Thanks for your report :)
Posted 15-09-2017 01:12
A very informative report, Joanita. The steps taken by the Kenyan Govt. has surely proven to be the beginning of a revolution in itself and is a great example set not only for Africa but for all the countries in the world aiming towards a sustainable future.
Posted 10-09-2017 01:14
Great report Joanita, It is wonderful to see how Kenya is working towards plastic reduction. It is definitely a great initiative that other countries need to follow. And yes, even in my country India there is a ban in plastic bags, most shops these days either use paper bags that are often charged for or the customer has their own bag.
Posted 09-09-2017 19:55
A very good gesture shown by Kenya and I am quite happy to read that the government is so determined to ban plastic use. Nepalese government has took many actions to ban use of plastic in Nepal but sadly none of them were strictly implemented.
Posted 08-09-2017 21:46