Rwanda denies extending deadline for ban on production of single-use plastics
Rwanda government declares that it will no longer extend the deadlines for the usage and sale of single-use plastic items, announcing fines levied on the wholesaler, retailer, and importers of the same while the product manufacturers request more time to switch to eco-friendly options.Devdiscourse News Desk | Kigali | Updated: 07-05-2021 13:44 IST | Created: 07-05-2021 13:44 IST Image Credit: Flickr
The deadline to cease manufacturing, selling, and using single-use plastic items will not be extended any further, the Rwanda government insisted despite appeals from the manufacturers, according to The New Times.
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Rwanda Showcases e-Mobility Technology
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Rwanda’s Infrastructure Ministry is this Tuesday showcasing the e-Mobility Technology – an event that will go through until 2PM later in the day.
The showcase is organised in partnership with Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) and The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI).
According to REMA, “vehicular emissions are the largest contributor to air pollution in Rwanda’s urban centres,” this showcase therefore is exhibiting innovations that seek to cut down on such emissions.
This inaugural event also seeks to demonstrate the power and potential of sustainable transport to create jobs, grow the economy and improve health outcomes for all.
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