The Nigerian Senate has called for an increase in tax payable on plastic bags and bottles to discourage their use.
It also called for the introduction of eco-friendly reusable bags.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/senate-moves-increase-tax-plastic-bags-bottles
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/premium-times-nigeria
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environment
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/plastics
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/solid-waste
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/non-biodegradable-waste-1
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/africa