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One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Conakry, Guinea on October 7, 2026. Newest first.
Plastic water sachets are a cheap, common source of drinking water in West Africa but contribute heavily to litter and pollution.
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Guinea set national price ceilings on bottled water after banning single-use plastic water sachets led to shortages and higher prices. Several pack sizes are capped at 25,000 francs (US$2.84).
Why it matters: The policy shows the cost trade-offs households face when environmental bans hit basic goods.
Sources: France 24 · See it on the globe
Guinea imposed nationwide price ceilings on bottled water after banning single-use plastic water sachets led to shortages and rising prices. Retail packs of several bottle sizes are capped at 25,000 francs (US$2.84).
Why it matters: It shows the trade-off between curbing plastic pollution and keeping drinking water affordable for poor households.
Sources: France 24 · See it on the globe