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Cameroon enforces 30% recycled PET mandate to fight plastic pollution

By Louisa KINYUY

© Haurizon news Cameroon is taking a decisive step toward environmental sustainability as the December 1, 2026 deadline approaches for a joint ministerial decree mandating the use of recycled plastic. Signed by the Ministry of Mines, Industry and Technological Development alongside the Ministry of the Environment, the regulation requires all local manufacturers and importers of plastic granules, preforms, and packaging to incorporate at least 30% locally recycled PET - R-PET into their food a...