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Polythene plugged

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Submitted by ipsita on Sun, 1994-07-31 00:00

QUETTA in Pakistan has set a precedent by completely prohibiting the sale, purchase and use of polythene bags in the city, as of May 1. Manufacturers have received directives to wind up business, says a Panos report. If the measure proves successful, it will strengthen the case of environmental NGOs who are pushing for similar action in other cities across the world.

Main Topic: 
Environment
thesaurus: 
Plastics
Legislation
Pakistan
Name of the Newspaper: 
Down To Earth
Clipping Type: 
External URL: 
Main Type: 
dte
Publication Date: 
30/07/1994