ZEIT Online (D) | Land ohne Plastik

Plastic is everywhere: In the antarctic, in our food, in our body. Now the European Union wants to implement bans. Rwanda, possibly the cleanest country in Africa, banned plastic bags already ten years ago. A role model?

The article triggered a lively discussion and was spread quickly over social media. Looks like the Germans are eager to find solutions. But should Rwanda’s strategy be followed? Find the article here (in German): https://www.zeit.de/wissen/umwelt/2018-05/umweltschutz-ruanda-plastik-verbot-gesetz