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Ban on single use plastic takes effect on Kenya’s protected areas

The single use plastics ban that will be in effect in all Kenya’s protected areas including its beaches, national parks, conservation areas, and forests will take effect on June 5.  

According to a newly launched trend report by Sustainable Inclusive Business (SIB-Kenya), the ban is a logical next step in reducing the amount of unsustainably disposed plastics; after the 2017 ban on throw away carrier bags.

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