The Ministry of Ecology of Uzbekistan will develop a draft law on reducing plastic waste by November. It is expected to introduce plastic collection points, install container return machines or a payback system for returning packaging to manufacturers.
Uzbekistan plans to ban the production, import and use of plastic bags starting in 2027, according to a draft state program. Manufacturers and importers of goods in plastic packaging may be required to establish collection and recycling points.
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