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The toughest plastic bag ban is failing: A tale of smugglers, dumps and dying goats

Kenya was hailed for its decision to outlaw single use plastic bags in 2016, with remarkably hefty penalties. So why are the bags back in stores, piling up in dumps — and being ingested by livestock?

(Image credit: Scovian Lillian for NPR)

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