Kenya: No More Plastic Bags 880

What is the penalty for breaking the new plastic bag law in Kenya?

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The new law in Kenya bans the use of _______ plastic bags.

• biodegradable

• polythene

• recycled

• compostable

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Which country's environment minister is mentioned in the article?

• Uganda

• Tanzania

• Kenya

• Ethiopia

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The ban on plastic bags in Kenya went into effect on _______.

• January 1, 2017

• August 28, 2017

• December 31, 2017

• March 15, 2018

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What is one of the economic concerns related to the plastic bag ban in Kenya?

• Increase in plastic production

• Loss of jobs

• Rise in plastic imports

• Decrease in cloth bag sales.

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Who is Geoffrey Wahungu?

• A supermarket owner

• A NEMA official

• A plastic bag manufacturer

• A journalist

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What does the term 'biodegrade' mean?

• To build up materials

• To break down into simpler materials

• To create new compounds

• To preserve materials.

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Fill in the blank: 'Polythene' is a strong, thin material used to make ______.

• metal sheets

• plastic bags

• wooden planks

• glass bottles

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What is the activity of microbes breaking down materials called?

• Synthesis

• Biodegrade

• Combustion

• Preservation

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What material is commonly used to make plastic bags?

• Cotton

• Polythene

• Wool

• Silk

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