Starting June 28, 2012 the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags and polystyrene foam as food and beverage containers is banned in Davao City.
This new law was made via a city ordinance in Davao City.
By Section 7, Article V of the Ordinance 0361 series of 2010 or the Davao City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2009.
This another first here in Mindanao.
Biodegradable plastic bags can still be used in the city. I laud the city government for this ordinance to help our degrading environment through the use of these non-biodegradable plastic bags ans polysterene foams.
I wonder how the market will responds to this new development.
Those who violate the provision starting June 28 will be fined P300 and have to undergo a mandatory seminar for first offense; P500 and a five-day community service for second-time offenders; and P1,000 or a 10-day community service for third-time violators.
Fourth-time violators will be sued in court, will be fined between P2,000 to P5,000 and stand to be imprisoned for six months.









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