Plastic bag ban Kenya: Available packaging alternatives

Possessing a plastic bag in Kenya is now a crime following the recent plastic bag ban by NEMA. The country on Monday joined Morocco, Rwanda, Tanzania and Tunisia in protecting the environment by getting rid of hazardous plastic bags.

This ban has left many people wondering how they will be packing their mahindi choma, chopped sukumawiki, beef and fast food, especially from the roadside stalls.

Here are eco-friendly ways to package your food:

Butcher paper is used to package meat, including smoked fish. It is manufactured from wood through a process called kraft process making it coarse enough to prevent bony meats such as smoked fish from pricking you. It can be waxed or oiled on one side to prevent leaks.

Butcher papers can also be used to package sandwiches. There are different types of butcher papers.

Mesh produce and shopping bags

It’s likely that you have bought onion in these bags. Well, think about using a similar bag to put your fruits and fresh vegetables. In case you are wondering where to put your potatoes, this could be an ideal bag.