Significant success of plastic bag rules

Replying to a question from Annette Lovemore (DA), she said in 2003/04 about five billion bags were produced. By 2006/07 this figure had decreased by three billion - a significant reduction.

Sonjica said the levy collected on plastic bags was paid to Treasury. Funds were released to implement recycling and waste reduction initiatives through a Section 21 company.

Source: The Herald

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