The ban on plastic bags divides Beninese

In Benin, the use of the non-bio degradable plastic bag has been punished since June 27th. A decision variously appreciated in Cotonou, the capital.

The marketing of this packaging is punishable by a fine of one hundred thousand to five million CFA francs.

The law in the drawers for several years was passed in December 2017. But the bag is part of the everyday life of Beninese.

After 6 months of sensitization, the repression phase was launched.

Many are struggling to get away from it, even though they say they are aware of the stakes behind this ban on non-biodegradable bags.

Nearly 120,000 tons of plastic waste were collected during this awareness period, however, Beninese are struggling to do without the bio-degradable bag, they use it on a daily basis

Here at the international market of Dantokpa , a few hours after the announcement of the repressive phase, some users say they are ready to abandon the request alternative habits, but ask for an alternative.

There are other ways that the non bio degradable bag to carry his purchases are many responds says the director of environment and climate.

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Almost a year ago, Beninese activist Sandra Idossou created the initiative "sachet hélouééé", a campaign to understand the dangerousness of this packaging.

"We all know that the plastic bag is derived from petroleum so doctors are unanimous that it causes disease and the inhabitants must stop packing food in bags It will not be easy because these are behaviors acquired for 30 years We must seek alternatives and solutions "

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The first sign of this new phase is the soaring price of the non-bio degradable bag. Less than 48 hours after the announcement of the operation, the 5-franc sachet packet went from 200 francs to 1200 francs in some places.

The repression as such has not yet started, but unannounced raids could intervene at any time warns the ministry of the living environment.