Plastic Bags - Regulations under section 24 (D) of the Environmental Conservation Act (No. R. 543 of 2002). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Waste disposal Recycling/reuse Waste management Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations prohibit the manufacture, trade and commercial distribution of specified plastic bags for use within the Republic of South Africa and prescribe offences and penalties. These non-reusable bags are dumped in the environment and not collected for recycling or disposal because the thin plastic film they are made of has little commercial value to consumers or recyclers. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implements Environment Conservation Act. No. 73 OF 1989. Legislation | South Africa | 1989 (2009) Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Institution, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, EIA, Noise pollution, Marine protected areas, Marine area, Waste management, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX