The primary goal of the Ministry of Environment is to reduce plastic and to raise public awareness of the harmful effects of polyethylene. This is a possible step towards preventing emerging global environmental problems.
3600-4000 tons of polyethylene bags are consumed annually in the Republic, which makes about 30% of the produced polyethylene bags and sacks. Exposed polyethylene bags are stored for a long time, do not undergo biological degradation, as a result of which they cause persistent pollution. Their remnants pollute Armenia's water resources, as well as areas adjacent to resorts and tourist destinations.