JOURNAL ARTICLE

South Sudan Introduces Plastic Tax, Risking Safe Water Bottling.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Francis, Okech 3 of 3

Abstract

South Sudan has introduced a plastic tax, leading to a halt in water-bottling production as factories face a shortage of plastic bottles. This has raised concerns about the potential shortage of safe drinking water for the 1.5 million residents of the capital, Juba. The tax aims to charge $0.01 for bottles below 600 milliliters and $0.02 for larger capacities, with the government urging companies to pass on the environmental fee to consumers. The standoff between water-bottling companies and customs has left facilities closed until a resolution is reached, posing a risk of disease outbreaks due to the scarcity of drinking water. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182328245
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