Burundi plans plastic bag ban
https://phys.org/news/2018-08-burundi-plastic-bag.html
"A grace period of 18 months is granted, before the entry into force of this decree, to allow for the disposal of current stocks and orders already placed," the decree read.
The decree includes some exemptions that may be authorised for "biodegradable plastic bags, bags and plastic materials used in medical services, and in industrial and pharmaceutical packaging".
