**Fatshimetry**
Since the start of the year, the issue of plastic waste management has occupied a central place in environmental debates in North Kivu. The NGO Support for Community Initiatives for Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development (AICED) recently questioned the governor of the province, Peter Cirimwami, on the need to support the decision to ban the use of unused plastic packaging. -degradable.
Faustin Nyebone, national executive director of AICED, welcomed this measure and called for repressive actions to raise awareness among the population of the harmful consequences of plastic waste on the environment. It also recommended incentive measures to promote the use of biodegradable packaging, in particular by facilitating access to these materials and encouraging the promotion of corresponding production units.
These recommendations are part of a desire to reduce the production and use of plastics, with the aim of protecting biodiversity and fragile ecosystems in the region. Indeed, plastic waste constitutes a major threat to aquatic, terrestrial and marine ecosystems, endangering the health of populations and the stability of ecosystems.
Governor Cirimwami recently granted a one-month moratorium to economic operators to sell their stocks of non-biodegradable packaging, before the ban is formally applied. This decision demonstrates the desire of local authorities to take concrete measures to combat plastic pollution and preserve the environment for future generations.
In a context where ecological awareness is booming, it is imperative that each individual, each company and each institution contributes to the transition towards a circular and environmentally friendly economy. The challenges linked to the management of plastic waste can only be met through collective and coordinated action, combining awareness, regulation and innovation.
In conclusion, the fight against plastic pollution is a crucial issue for North Kivu and for the planet as a whole. It is time to act with determination and commitment to build a sustainable and harmonious future for all.