The Government of Sindh has announced a ban on plastic bags across the province from October 1st (tomorrow).
As per reports, the Sindh Government’s Environment Department has issued a notification to ban the production, sale, purchase, and use of non-biodegradable plastic bags.
Legal action will be initiated against anyone who breaks the law. Special teams will monitor different markets and those found involved in any violation of the law will be punished accordingly, said the notification.
Adviser to CM on environment Murtaza Wahab advised citizens to replace plastic bags with paper or cloth bags.
Biodegradable refers to substances that are capable of being decomposed by bacteria and other living organisms and do not pollute the environment. Ordinary plastic does not degrade and stays in the ecosystem for years and years, creating pollution and health hazards for living things.
