Egypt’s Red Sea governorate will be the first governorate in the country to ban single-use plastics starting June. The ban comes as part of a decision April 1 by Red Sea Gov. Ahmed Abdullah seeking to protect marine life, particularly endangered species that are exposed to plastics.
The governor explained in a press statement that the ban of single-use plastic bags will apply to pharmacies, grocery and seafood stores, restaurants, fruit and vegetable shops, butchers and supermarkets. Plastic products such as knives, forks, plates, straws and cups used on bus tours and boat trips will also be banned.
