The price had been the same for a long time! How much will plastic bag prices be?

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change had decided that plastic bags would be sold for 25 kuruş starting from January 1, 2019, in order to reduce plastic waste pollution. With this regulation, the monthly per capita plastic bag usage was reduced from 35 to 10. During the period from 2019 to the first month of 2024, the generation of 1.5 million tons of plastic waste was prevented.

The question "Are plastic bags getting a price hike?", which has frequently come to the agenda recently, has finally found its answer. As the 25 kuruş price lost its value over time, plastic bag usage had increased again, and now curiosity about a price increase has grown.

ARE PLASTIC BAGS GETTING A PRICE HIKE?

The fact that 25 kuruş lost its former value due to inflation had increased rumors that there would be a price hike for plastic bags. In addition, allegations that unbarcoded bags were being given to consumers in some markets had also come to the agenda.

Canan Eraslan from Türkiye Gazetesi announced that there could be a price hike for plastic bags. Eraslan stated that the Ministry is continuing its work on this matter.

News Source: 12punto