Lawmakers spark controversy after weakening ban on widespread consumer items — here's what's happening

Lawmakers spark controversy after weakening ban on widespread consumer items — here's what's happening

The Central Asian nation of Kyrgyzstan has made a surprising decision, softening its ban on single-use plastics in the country.  What's happening? According to News.Az, Kyrgyzstan's lawmakers have loosened restrictions on plastic products that were set to be fully implemented on Jan. 1, 2027. The original legislation would have sharply restricted the use of many single-use plastics, including polymer film bags (thin clear plastic bags used in pa…