16 December 2025
The Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency and the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure, in cooperation with GIZ, presented the first assessment of the implementation of Administrative Instruction No. 07/2023 on Packaging and Packaging Waste, highlighting the first concrete data on the reduction of plastic bag use in Kosovo.
What does the report show?
• The short-term target has been achieved and exceeded, with satisfaction regarding the implementation of the policy.
• Annual plastic bag consumption decreased from 335 to just 55 bags per person in 2024.
• The results represent concrete steps towards protecting the environment and public health.
What is needed in the future?
• More awareness-raising activities to further encourage behavioral change regarding the use of plastic bags and environmental protection.
• Continued cooperation between public institutions, the private sector, and civil society.
• Full implementation of the requirements by all retailers, particularly medium-sized and small retailers.
Supported by the German Government through #GIZ, the event brought together key stakeholders to advance joint efforts towards a cleaner environment.
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