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T1 Draft Zambian Standard - Plastic carrier bags and flat bags - specification
A1 Zambia, 
K1 plastic waste
K1 plastic
K1 solid waste
K1 solid waste disposal
K1 hazardous waste
K1 hazardous waste dump
K1 waste dumping
K1 waste management
K1 waste minimisation
K1 waste reduction
K1 waste treatment
K1 standard
PB Zambia Bureau of Standards
YR 2008
FD 2008
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9025
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9025
NO Having a clean and healthy environment is in the interest of all persons in Zambia. The failure to use plastics responsibly means that the parties involved in the plastics value chain – manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers are denying Zambians their right to a clean environment. However, plastics products pose disposal concerns. Discarded plastic products and packaging make up a growing portion of municipal and solid waste. Because of its resistance to degradation, improper plastic disposal can have a particularly serious effect in the environment, leading to clogged sewers and the constant outbreak of various diseases. Burnt chlorinated plastics are the main sources of the most toxic gases known as furans and dioxins. It is against this background that this standard on Plastic Carrier Bags and Flat Bags has been developed.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 23, 2026