Its secretary Hussein Ibrahim said unlike polystyrene food containers, there was a limited supply of biodegradable ones in the market.
He suggested that the local authorities take over sourcing and distributing the biodegradable packaging to help bring prices down. He said many restaurants had closed for up to three months during the first movement control order, which started on March 18. Sundry shop proprietor Michael Khoo said he stopped selling polystyrene containers a few years ago when demand for biodegradable ones increased.
Khoo added that the only issue was the price, as it cost RM14.50 for 50 pieces, unlike the polystyrene ones, which were cheaper.
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