Every year, 200 to 400 million single-use plastic bags are distributed throughout Montenegro without considering the consequences they may have on the environment and the food chain. On the other hand, reusable bags are expensive and are very rarely available to consumers.
The aim of the initiative was to offer an alternative to single-use bags and to raise public awareness of the dangers of using them.
The association planned to produce 2,000 reusable bags during the first year of the project. These bags were sewn locally by a group of women in financial difficulty, thus helping to reduce poverty in one of the poorest regions of Montenegro.
To ensure the sustainability of production and encourage citizens to reuse the bags, they were sold for €3 each. This allowed the association to replenish its stock once the 2,000 bags had been sold.
The initiative was part of a measure accompanying a petition to ban the distribution of single-use plastic bags in Montenegro.
Main results of the project:
Although not all of the activities planned by ZeroWaste Montenegro were able to be completed, several notable results were achieved. The main objectives of the project were to reduce the use of plastic bags by manufacturing and selling cloth bags in supermarkets, accompanied by an awareness campaign.
The actions carried out contributed to some important changes in the country:
Updated on 31/03/2025
