Tag: plastic bags

Dubai to charge for single-use plastic bags

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) – Dubai is ending the free distribution of single-use plastic bags in a drive towards more sustainable practices for the glitzy emirate known for its unbridled consumerism. From home deliveries to supermarkets and shops, single-use plastic bags are ubiquitous across the emirate. “In line with enhancing environmental sustainability and encouraging individuals to reduce the excessive use of plastics, the Executive Council of Dubai has approved the policy to limit single-use […]

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Japan begins charging for plastic bags

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Retailers in Japan began charging for plastic bags Wednesday, a move aimed at curbing Japanese consumers’ love for packaging and finally bringing the country in line with other major economies. Shops including the ubiquitous convenience stores can decide how much to charge customers for the bags, with a common price being three yen (around three US cents). The new rule seemed to be having some effect, with one shopper telling public […]

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Whale dies in Thailand after swallowing 80 plastic bags

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — A whale has died in southern Thailand after swallowing more than 80 plastic bags, officials said, ending an attempted rescue that failed to nurse the mammal back to health. Thailand is one of the world’s largest consumers of plastic bags, which kill hundreds of marine creatures living near the country’s popular beaches each year. The small male pilot whale became the latest victim after it was found barely alive in a […]

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Mga plastic, bawal na sa Boracay simula sa June 15

(Eagle News) — Nakatakda nang ipatupad ng Malay-Local Government Unit ang limang taon nang batas na nagbabawal sa paggamit ng plastic lalo na sa isla ng Boracay. Ang Municipal Ordinance No. 320-2012 ay naglalayong mabawasan ang paggamit ng plastic. Sa ilalim nito, mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang paggamit at pagbebenta ng plastic bag sa mga dry goods at mabawasan ang paggamit nito sa mga wet goods. Bawal din ang paggamit ng styrofoam. Hinihikayat naman sa mga […]

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