Mexico City votes to ban disposable plastics
MEXICO City’s legislature yesterday voted to ban businesses from buying, selling and giving customers disposable plastics, a major shift for a sprawling capital awash in them.
The ban, set to come into force in December next year or January 2021, includes such articles as non-biodegradable plastic bags, straws, cutlery, cups and coffee capsules, said the legislature in a statement, calling them a “serious environmental problem”. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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