RWakn/rw/act/law/2019/17Enacted

Law N°17/2019 prohibiting manufacture/import/use of plastic bags & single-use plastics

Jurisdiction:
Rwanda
Type:
Chemical Restriction · Other
Last action:
Jan 1, 2019
Plastic PackagingBiobased
Law 17/2019 prohibits manufacture, import, use and sale of plastic carry bags and single-use plastics, advancing circular economy by eliminating problematic materials; includes recognition of compostable/plant-based alternatives, signaling a shift toward bio-based materials in the biological cycle.

Explore more circular-economy legislation on the Atlas Circular legislation tracker.