Plastic bags, use decreased, not out of circulation

Plastic bags, use decreased, not out of circulation

They are forbidden by law, but plastic bags continue to be used in markets across Tirana. The New Bazaar supported the government's decision by launching an awareness campaign and providing environmentally friendly bags to consumers.

Traders say they have started using biodegradable bags, sacks and paper, depending on the products the offer.

In many markets, consumers are now obligated to pay 10 lekë for their purchase despite the fact that, in the New Bazaar, traders say they have so far given them for free.

Off camera, other traders claimed that there are some left of the bags with which they have made supplies.

According to the law, if entities continue to produce plastic bags they can be fined 100,000 to 150,000 lekë by inspectors on the ground, but consumers are excluded from fines.


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