By NITZ ARANCON
Correspondent .
CITY hall started an information dissemination campaign on stricter regulations on the use of plastic bags in all business establishments and public markets, city administrator Teodoro Sabuga-a said.
The regulation is in accordance with Article IX, Section 30 of City Ordinance No. 13378-2018 or the “Integrated Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of Cagayan de Oro City.”
The notice says no business establishment can use plastic “sando” bags and other forms as packaging material for dry goods or cooked food.
Sabuga-a said Mayor Oscar Moreno has been leading the information dissemination since mid August, four months ahead of the ordinance’s implementation on Jan.1, 2019.
However, there are still other kinds of plastic that would be allowed by the local government.
“Plastic bags with no handles shall be allowed for wrapping of unpacked meat and poultry products, marine products, fresh fruits, and vegetables of supermarkets and markets to ensure food safety,” part of the guidelines read.
The city government would also allow plastics that are “recyclable and reusable” as alternative packaging material.
However, products that have already been pre-packaged in plastic should no longer be put in plastic bags to avoid redundancy of packaging.
Business establishments are likewise to promote “Bring Your Own Bag,” as well as formulate a reward system for consumers who follow the new ordinance.
Sabuga-a said the strict implementation of the Integrated Ecological Solid Waste Management would be beneficial to the city and would contribute to solving of the urban flooding in the city. (with reports from PNA)
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