Egypt launches campaign to combat single-use plastic bags


  • World
  • Monday, 02 Jun 2025

CAIRO, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Egypt launched a national awareness campaign against single-use plastic bags on Sunday.

Egypt's Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad said the initiative aims to achieve a just green transition, underscoring the government's commitment to reducing plastic use.

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