Zanzibar Bans Plastic Bags

Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania, has banned plastic bags in an attempt to protect their marine environment. Tourism drives their economy and the bags are apparently everywhere, causing both an aesthetic and environmental damage. Violating the law could lead to 6 months in prison and/or a fine of $2000. Local businessmen say the country will suffer from loss of plastic bags passing through their ports. For more, check out BBC News.