The battle to save the kingdom from environmentally-destructive thin plastic waste has taken a decisive turn with the introduction of new measures banning single-use plastic bags with a thickness of less than 57 microns.
The move is part of determined efforts to promote sustainability, a top official has confirmed. According to Industry and Commerce Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, the ban comes as part of legislative and regulatory measures, in co-ordination with relevant authorities and in line with the kingdom’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
A six-month transitional period has been put in place to allow depletion of stocks and to give manufacturers in the kingdom ample time to comply with the new standards.
Mr Fakhro stated the decision comes as part of efforts to support Bahrain’s industrial and commercial sectors while balancing development with environmental protection.
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