In France, banned the use of plastic utensils, and it is possible that the same thing will be done in Georgia. However, while it is only a matter of perspective, at this stage, such steps by the Government of Georgia are planned.

According to the Waste Management Department of the Ministry of the Environment Alverd Chankseliani, the department began work on a ban is also very harmful to the nature of plastic bags, which are commonly used in Georgia in the retail trade.

But at the same time, specific decisions yet to be made, and a ban on plastic bags is the level of ideas.

“While we can not say anything concrete. This issue should become familiar with the participation of all stakeholders, including the business sector. In general, it is very difficult to take, and to ban a product that has long been in demand in the market. The government should take into account the interests of all parties, so a quick solution is not “- he said.

According to the official, planned production subsidies, which would be able to replace polyethylene and plastic.

“It must be made of materials that degrade and thus do not create environmental problems. We had a meeting with representatives of business companies manufacturing or importing products from polyethylene. Not to say that they were delighted with our initiative, but we must find a way out, in order to replace plastic bags for something less environmentally harmful “- said Alverd Chankseliani.

According to him, it is difficult to say what will be the final decision on the matter.

In June 2016 Key communications consulting company launched an active campaign under the slogan “Change”, which calls on citizens to give preference to glass bottles, and do not use plastic.

According to the founder of the company Teona Baghdavadze, it was a communication platform, and the aim of the campaign was to inform the public about how to protect their health, and at the same time protect the environment.

“We conducted a study which showed that in Georgia, few people know about the dangers that causes plastic man. We spent several months campaigning, and judging by the reviews, this problem needs to be increased attention on the part of private business and the state. They all have to try to replace the plastic glass, which is much safer as a packaging material, “- she said.

The law to ban plastic dishes, adopted in France, will enter into force in January 2020. He was supported by environmental organizations, although according to some NGOs, the new law is contrary to EU legislation on free trade.

In particular, an organization based in Brussels Pack2Go Europe, bringing together European producers of packaging materials, announced that it intends to deal with this law, and hopes that other EU countries will not follow the path of France.

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