September 16, 2023 | Sustainable Packaging Africa Magazine

Sweden to abolish tax on plastic bags in 2024 as Swedes ‘use plastic bags wisely’

September 16, 2023September 18, 2023

SWEDEN – The Swedish government announced plans to abolish the tax on plastic bags introduced in 2020 from November 2024, a move criticized by environmental groups. The Scandinavian country introduced a tax of three Swedish kronor (€ 0.25) on plastic bags in 2020, though some stores raised the price to as much as seven kronor (€0.59). The tax was introduced…

Japanese firm to turn Ethiopian mountains of trash into an alternative fuel

September 16, 2023September 15, 2023

ETHIOPIA – Japanese recycling company, Tanabe to help Ethiopia turn mountains of trash into an alternative fuel with its technology. Ethiopia is undergoing rapid economic growth, with more garbage growing with it. As it stands, authorities can’t keep up with the volume of trash. The problem has presented an opportunity for recycling companies such as Tanabe, based in Obihiro, western…