Beyond the bag ban: Time for tougher plastic pollution policies in Tanzania
In 2018, an estimated 29,000 tonnes of plastic found their way into Tanzania’s oceans, rivers and lakes, with Kinondoni, Ilala and Temeke in Dar es Salaam being major contributors. PHOTO | FILE
What you need to know:
Plastic waste alone accounts for approximately 0.84 to 1.21 million metric tonnes each year, yet less than 4 percent is recycled.
