{"id":2558,"date":"2024-09-23T08:50:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T12:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=2558"},"modified":"2024-09-23T08:50:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T12:50:56","slug":"guinea-enacts-ban-on-single-use-plastics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=2558","title":{"rendered":"Guinea enacts ban on single-use plastics\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The government of Guinea has taken a decisive step to kerb plastic pollution by issuing a decree that bans the manufacturing, import, sale, and use of single-use plastic packaging and products throughout the country.<\/p>\n

The decree was issued by the country\u2019s President Mamady Doumbouya on Saturday (21 September), Xinhua<\/em><\/a> reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The decision aims to enhance public health, encourage the use of biodegradable packaging alternatives, and address pollution and environmental hazards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The new regulation applies to a wide range of domestic stakeholders, including producers, importers, and businesses of all sizes engaged in activities involving single-use plastics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The banned items include plastic bags, oxodegradable plastics, and other plastic-based products.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The decree extends to the prohibition of these plastics in settings across both urban and rural Guinea.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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