Plastic bags completely banned in Sindh from June 15

Karachi: The Sindh Environment Department has imposed a complete ban on all types of plastic bags in the province from June 15, a notification has been issued.

All types of plastic shopping bags have been banned due to climate change and coastal development.

The ban will also apply to non-degradable, oxo-degradable, black, and recycled plastic bags.

According to the notification, after the partial ban of 2019, it has now been completely imposed under the amendment to the Sindh Prohibition of Non-Degradable Plastic Products Rules 2014.

According to the Sindh Environment Department, only eco-friendly bags will be allowed.

The Environment Department says that it will adopt a zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of plastic bags, while plastic bags are the basis of environmental destruction.