the Council of Ministers of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) announced Wednesday decision to prohibit the sale and distribution of Plastic bags through promotions and campaigns, starting from June 1, 2023.
the decision that aims to reduce hangover in protection order environment and put an end to usage of plastic bags after six months, it was published in Official Gazette of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
the final decisionBased on on Environmental law, intended to prevent the sale of plastic bags in markets and reduce their consumption in general.
the ban for the use of Plastic bags sold for 0.25 TL since 2018 force Initially of June after the ministry of Tourism and the environment begin Supervisor over workplaces, especially markets and storesto me ensure app of the decision.
While non-manual small nylon bags are usually used for Storage of fruits and vegetables is excluded from decisionthese who they don’t comply with the general Bans can be reported to the “Alo 123” environmental complaints line.
the use of Plastic bags have decreased by 60-70% since December 1, 2018, when the payment was submitted in Country.
Meanwhile, the last ban decision of the Council of Receipt of ministers regarding plastic bags support From many citizens while criticized by a few decision Also.
The supporters of the decision user display the protection of the environment Such as main reason behind the supportwhile the critics He argues that plastic bags are very practical for the shopping.
Civil Beshtash who Went shopping and saw that decision It was suitable for protection environment. “Bags fly. This time, I used a nylon bag because it was gift. I usually go shopping with My duffel bag. We have canvas bags, we use they. It would be great she said.
On the contrary, Huseyin Eisler criticized the decision, arguing that banning plastic bags is acceptable but that there is no practical alternative solution for the problem. “cashier wanted to me give me a big Bag for a while, but I haven’t buy But should I put items I bought in my pocket? that they need to find a solution.”
