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BY Nduta Waweru, 6:00pm April 22, 2019,

These African countries have banned or restricted the use of plastic bags

by Nduta Waweru, 6:00pm April 22, 2019,

The day focuses on stopping plastic pollution as plastic is not only poisoning oceans and land but also affecting our health in African countries. Today we celebrate Earth Day, set aside to support activities on environmental protection.

Some African countries have already started the journey to reduce plastic pollution by banning the use, manufacture, and importation of or by imposing a levy on plastic bags in their countries.

They are:

Last Edited by:Victor Ativie Updated: April 25, 2020

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