Cambodia sees sharp decline in plastic bag imports after launch of plastic-free campaign

Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth attributed the sharp decline to the plastic-free campaign, which was launched on Sept 1, 2023. - PPP

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has seen a significant drop in the imports of plastic bags after the South-East Asian country launched a plastic-free campaign more than five months ago.

An Environment Ministry's report released on Wednesday (Feb 7) showed that some 30 companies imported 33.5 tonnes of plastic bags in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of 49 per cent from 65.7 tonnes in the third quarter last year.