The world is slowly taking proactive steps toward a cleaner and greener future, and Zanzibar and Kenya seem to be making the most noise on the African continent at the moment.
In 2006, the semi-autonomous ‘spice island’ opted to ban the use, import and distribution of plastic bags, and it has now decided to ban single-use plastics on the pretty island too.
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According to Tourism Update, travellers en route to the Indian Ocean island will need to heed this travel warning. Since the end of last year already, Mango Airlines has been informing passengers of the eco update.
The ban extends to any single-use plastic packaging travellers may have in their luggage, including zip-loc bags, and any packaging from food, snacks and gear.
A number of other East African countries have already banned plastics (including Kenya, Morocco, Mauritania, and Rwanda) and hopefully the tide of prioritising the environment will splash over to South African shores.
Recently, a dhow made out of plastic called FlipiFlopi sailed from Kenya and docked in Zanzibar, proclaiming a ‘#plasticrevolution’.
#CleanSeas news: after 14 days & 500 kilometers, @theflipflopi boat made of re-used plastic & flip flops has reached its final destination: Zanzibar. @UNEnvironment shares the inspiring story of innovation to tackle plastic pollution. https://t.co/SbaBF8tLwl
— United Nations (@UN) February 8, 2019
