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In recent years, Kenya and Korea have undertaken increasingly progressive environmental initiatives.
Kenya’s 2017 ban on single-use plastics demonstrates the government’s determination in tackling its urban waste disposal issue. I learnt that prior to this, more than 100 million plastic bags were used and discarded in the country every year. It is impressive how quickly Kenyans have adjusted to the new norm by switching to alternatives. In 2019, Korea introduced a ban on disposable plastic bags in supermarkets and other retailers. A public awareness campaign to reduce plastic use has quickly become a new way of life.
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