Question

(i) The plastic bag became controversial due to:I environment challengers
a)thei is low weight ​

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) The plastic bag became controversial due to:I environment challengers

a)thei is low weight ---YES

Answer 2

Answer:

Plastic litter has become a nuisance in Zimbabwean urban areas proving to be beyond the Local authorities' capacity to cope with. The environmental externalities have been intensified by perpetual usage of flimsy plastic bags within parts of the country. Following the footprints associated with grocery plastic bag, Statutory Instrument 98 of May 2010 facilitated regularization of plastic bag under the banner of Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources now Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate. A waiver was instigated on bread and other food packages making it partial and not a wholesome ban. Conflicts have proved intermittent particularly between law enforcement agencies and retail outlets that were given 6 months grace period regardless of bulky purchased stocks lasting them for 4-5years. The 'ban' was meant to encourage consumers and retail shops to practice safe habits at a cost through usage of 30 micron plastic bags regulated by the Environmental Management Agency. For the informal sector a relationship of 'hide and seek' with law enforcement agencies has recuperated in most instances. Despite the plastic levy on 30 microns grocery bags the move has been facing resistance and consumers have resorted back to the plastic bags making policy implementation imminent and contested.