×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

The public health risks of increased use of reusable shopping bags

Four filled and colorful eco-friendly shopping bags in the back seat of a car.

A recent study has exposed public health risks associated with the sudden rise in the use of reusable bags.

Three months after Kenya imposed a ban on plastic bags, most shoppers are either carrying their own reusable bags or purchasing them from shopping outlets.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in