Penang “No Plastic Bags Every Day” campaign starting March 1 as part of its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability.
: Penang will introduce a “No Plastic Bags Every Day” campaign starting March 1 as part of its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability.
“We will provide a six-month grace period for enforcement until Aug 31 this year to allow businesses and the public to adapt to the new regulations. Full enforcement will begin on Sept 1. Penang was the first state to introduce a “No Plastic Bag” campaign in 2009, requiring businesses to stop providing complimentary plastic bags to customers.
He said the campaign is more than a policy -- it’s a call for sustainability, urging residents to reduce plastic waste by using reusable bags and rejecting single-use plastics for a greener future.
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