The price of plastic bags, which has not changed for 5 years, will change.

21.11.2024 08:01

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change's Plastic Bag Commission will meet today to determine the price of plastic bags, which are currently sold for 25 kuruş, for the upcoming year. After a presentation to the Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, the new sales price of plastic bags for the next year will be established.

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In order to prevent plastic waste pollution, plastic bags have been made chargeable as of January 1, 2019.

The practice of selling plastic bags in supermarkets and shopping centers for 25 kuruş, as determined by the Ministry, continues.

To determine the price of plastic bags to be implemented in the new year, the Plastic Bag Commission will convene today with the participation of relevant public institutions, associations, and federation representatives operating in the sector. The meeting, chaired by the General Directorate of Environmental Management, will include the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK), the Turkish Plastic Industrialists Research, Development and Education Foundation (PAGEV), as well as consumer and retailer associations to express their opinions.

NEW PRICE TO BE DETERMINED

In line with these opinions, a presentation is expected to be made to the Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, Murat Kurum.

The implementation of charging for plastic bags aims to prevent unnecessary use of plastic bags and to eliminate the visual and environmental pollution caused by plastic shopping bags, which is a matter of sensitivity worldwide.