The Punjab Prohibition on Manufacture, Sale, Use and Import of Polythene Bags (Black or Any Other Polythene Bag Below Fifteen Micron Thickness) Ordinance, 2002
The Punjab Prohibition on Manufacture, Sale, Use, and Import of Polythene Bags (Black or Any Other Polythene Bag below Fifteen Micron Thickness) Ordinance, 2002 is a provincial legislation enacted in the province of Punjab, Pakistan to regulate and restrict the usage of polythene bags. The Ordinance specifically targets black or any other polythene bags with a thickness below fifteen microns. The Punjab Prohibition on Manufacture, Sale, Use and Import of Polythene Bags (Black or Any Other Polythene Bag Below Fifteen Micron Thickness) Ordinance, 2002 aims to reduce environmental pollution, particularly plastic waste, by prohibiting the manufacture, sale, use, and import of such bags. The Punjab Prohibition on Manufacture, Sale, Use, and Import of Polythene Bags (Black or Any Other Polythene Bag below Fifteen Micron Thickness) Ordinance, 2002 acknowledges the adverse environmental impact of thin polythene bags, which are often non-biodegradable and contribute to litter and pollution. It provides the legal framework for authorities to take actions against those involved in the production and distribution of these bags, including imposing fines and penalties. The Ordinance promotes the use of more eco-friendly alternatives to reduce the harmful effects of plastic waste on the environment.
