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Uzbekistan may ban the production, import, and use of plastic bags under the proposed National Program to Reduce Plastic Pollution within the 2025-27 period.<\/p>\n

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This key measure under the state draft programme, which is currently open for public discussion, may take effect in 2027, according to various media reports.<\/p>\n

The programme will focus on promoting the use of biodegradable bags and aim to limit harmful chemicals in plastic products.<\/p>\n

The development also outlines the introduction of quotas for using recycled plastic in packaging.<\/p>\n

Following the aforementioned public discussion, the programme is expected to be submitted to the country\u2019s Cabinet of Ministers this November.<\/p>\n

As per a draft presidential resolution, a bill may be formally developed by 1 November this year, reported UZ Daily<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

This bill will require domestic manufacturers and importers of plastic-packaged products to establish a return and recycling system for their packaging through reverse vending machines (RVMs) and collection and recycling points.<\/p>\n

The legislation will also propose extended obligations for the paying of recycling fees for plastic packaging. RVMs are expected to be installed at large retail outlets and markets.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, manufacturers of nonalcoholic beverages will be tasked with recycling a certain percentage of their plastic packaging, with targets set at 50% by 2026, 75% by 2027, and 100% by 2028.<\/p>\n

These measures will be aimed at significantly increasing the domestic recycling rate of plastic waste, reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills, and extending the lifespan of landfill sites.<\/p>\n

Globally, more than 100 countries have already implemented full or partial bans on single-use plastic bags, and the number of government programmes aimed at reducing plastic use tripled between 2010 and 2019, reported the news provider. <\/p>\n

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