It was reported that Bahrain government will ban the use of plastic bags/products in July. According to the report, a ministerial order with respect to the technical regulations for plastic products will take effect on July 21, 2019. The order will regulate and phase out the use of plastic bags. The first phase will focus on single use plastic bags and banning the import of non-biodegradable plastic bags. Later phases will be on permanent ban on the use of plastic bags at malls and supermarkets.
Following the United Nations’ call to reduce ocean pollution and climate change, many countries are banning the import and use of plastic products.
Source: Viewers Corner News.