In Addis Abeba, near Teklehaymanot, a notable entrepreneurial shift has taken hold along the side-road markets. As plastic bags fade from the avenues, reusable detergent bags have stepped in to fill the gap crossing roads, waving hands, and moving through the city in ways that never intersect again. A ban that came into action on January 31, 2026; against one time use plastic bags has pushed vendors into a small adaptation, quietly yet quickly reshaping everyday commerce.
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