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Senate moves to increase tax on plastic bags, bottles [1]

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.

Publication Date: 
07/06/2018
Premium Times (Nigeria) [2]
Tags:
Environment [3], Plastics [4], Solid Waste [5], Non Biodegradable Waste [6], Africa [7]
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