House passes bill banning single-use plastics

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The House of Representatives passed a measure seeking to phase out single-use plastic products, as well as prohibit their production, importation, sale, distribution, provision and use within four years.

on Wednesday. The bill proposes that within four years, the following non-compostable plastic products must be phased out:- food and beverage containers made of expanded polystyrene- sachets and pouches that are multi-layered with other materials- drinking straws- packaging or bags of less than 10 microns in thickness

Compostable plastics are allowed provided that the items will have a logo indicating that it is compostable. They shall be subjected to standards developed by the Trade Department, the bill said.

 

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This is a good first step but have you guys seen this?

Ayusin nyo muna nga buhay ng tao. You dont have enough brains to do this properly.

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