Jamaica has become the latest country to introduce a ban on single-use plastics. In order to reduce pollution and the impact of plastic on the environment, the Caribbean nation will ban single-use plastic bags, plastic straws and Styrofoam beginning on January 1 next year. One of the details of the new environmental policy is a ban on importing, manufacturing and distributing plastic bags that are smaller than 24 by 24 inches.

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    The National Environment Management Authority says organic waste will have to be segregated and placed in 100 per cent biodegradable garbage bags.
    04/23/2024 - 6:04 am | View Link
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    Greenpeace Africa lauded the government of Kenya's efforts to reduce plastic usage saying the ban on plastic garbage bags in collection of organic waste was timely.
    04/22/2024 - 4:53 pm | View Link
  • Bill that would ban plastic bags advances in California Legislature
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KABC) -- A bill that would ban plastic bags in California has cleared a hurdle in the state Legislature. The bill, SB-1053, has been passed by the Senate Environmental Quality ...
    04/18/2024 - 11:10 am | View Link
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    SB 1053 is intended to close a loophole on the original ban passed in 2014 allowing for grocery stores to sell customers thicker plastic bags that could – theoretically – be recycled. But Blakespear ...
    04/18/2024 - 10:18 am | View Link
  • Plan to ban plastic grocery bags clears first hurdle in California
    A bill that would prohibit plastic bags in California grocery stores and steer people to paper or reusable bags passed its first legislative committee hearing on Wednesday.
    04/18/2024 - 5:47 am | View Link
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