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.