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How Morocco's ban backfired and plastic bags are now more present than ever

The article from MSN discusses how Morocco's 2016 ban on plastic bags, intended to reduce environmental pollution, has inadvertently led to an increase in plastic usage. Initially, the ban was seen as a progressive move, but it resulted in several unintended consequences. Firstly, the lack of affordable alternatives meant that many Moroccans continued to use plastic bags, often smuggling them in from neighboring countries or using black market supplies. Secondly, the ban did not address the root of the problem; instead of reducing plastic consumption, it shifted the market towards other forms of single-use plastics like thicker, supposedly "biodegradable" bags which are not as environmentally friendly as advertised. Additionally, enforcement has been inconsistent, leading to a proliferation of illegal plastic bag production and sales. This situation has highlighted the complexities of implementing environmental policies without comprehensive support systems for alternatives, education, and enforcement, ultimately showing that while the intention was to decrease plastic pollution, the actual outcome has been an increase in plastic presence in Morocco.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/how-morocco-s-ban-backfired-and-plastic-bags-are-now-more-present-than-ever/ar-AA1wzZQc ]