GD Postpones Ban on Drinks in Plastic Bottles Until 2031, Citing ‘Consultations’ with Business

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said the ban on the production, import, and sale of drinks in plastic bottles will be postponed until 2031, a decision that he said followed “consultations” with the business sector. The initial plan had envisioned a gradual ban starting in 2026-2027. “The use of plastic harms both human health