Albania has introducing a ban on lightweight plastic bags on July 4, in what will make it illegal to import, manufacture, use, sell, or bring such bags into the country. According to the ministry of environment, plastic bags must have a minimum thickness of 35 microns in order to be reusable and have a recycling value. Production of multi-purpose biodegradable bags that can biodegrade in 36 months is supported. The initiative has had partial success so far. This project will support a series of public events that aim at reenergizing this initiative through restocking the dialogue between civil society and the Government