Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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'The plastic divide'—how carrier bag bans impact the poorest communities

A new study from The University of Manchester has shed light on an unexpected consequence of plastic bag bans in East Africa, and why well-intentioned environmental laws may actually be making life harder for the people they aim to protect.

'The plastic divide'—how carrier bag bans impact the poorest communities
Image: Phys.org
A new study from The University of Manchester has shed light on an unexpected consequence of plastic bag bans in East Africa, and why well-intentioned environmental laws may actually be making life harder for the people they aim to protect.

Originally published at Phys.org

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