{"id":1680,"date":"2020-07-25T13:54:51","date_gmt":"2020-07-25T12:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.ehs.com.ph\/?p=1680"},"modified":"2020-10-23T12:18:47","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T12:18:47","slug":"places-in-the-philippines-where-plastics-and-similar-materials-are-banned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ehs.com.ph\/?p=1680","title":{"rendered":"PLACES IN THE PHILIPPINES WHERE PLASTICS AND SIMILAR MATERIALS ARE BANNED"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

(The effects of plastic wastes)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PLASTICS  have been an\nalternative to bottles, baskets, ceramics, cartons and papers, since they are\nmore durable.  However, their durability\nalso poses a lot of problems in our environment.  Here are the top impacts of plastics in our\nenvironment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Animals<\/strong>\n\u2013 Plastics has been mistaken for food mostly by marine animals and birds.  These are trapped in their stomachs and cause\nthem a lot of pain and even death.  Plastic\nwastes thrown in bodies of water poses a danger to marine wildlife as they\nusually get trapped on these.<\/li>
  2. Land<\/strong>\u2013 The quality of soil worsens as\nmore plastics are thrown and buried in the ground.  In addition, plastic garbage becomes a\nbreeding ground for diseases as these do not decompose.<\/li>
  3. Air<\/strong>\u2013 Burned plastics cause air\npollution.  The gas released from burned\nplastics can cause respiratory problems to animals and humans.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Given these, various local governments in the Philippines\nhas taken action in implementing plastic ban in their cities and\nmunicipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Los Banos, Laguna<\/strong> \u2013 started the ban on\nthe use of plastic bags and Styrofoam containers since 2008.<\/li>
    2. Bacolod\nCity, Bacolod<\/strong> \u2013 started the ban on the use plastic bags last 2011 and\nexpanded the ban last November 2018 to include straws and stirrers.<\/li>
    3. Baguio\nCity, Benguet<\/strong> \u2013 prohibited establishments from issuing plastic bags and\nStyrofoam containers to its customers. \nThis ban started May 1, 2018.<\/li>
    4. Pilar (town of Siargao), Surigao del Norte<\/strong>\n\u2013 banned the use of single use plastics last February 2018.<\/strong><\/li>
    5. Boracay Island, Aklan<\/strong> \u2013 since it\nreopened last October 2018, it implemented stricter policies which include the\nban on the use of disposable plastic items. \nHotels, restaurants and resorts are also prohibited from using plastic\nbags.<\/li>
    6. Some Cities in Metro Manila<\/strong> \u2013\nMuntinlupa City started the ban on the use of plastics, while other cities\nfollowed.  In Quezon City, the use of\nplastic bags is regulated by charging consumers P2.00 per plastic bag which\ngoes to their green fund.<\/li>
    7. Cebu City Hall <\/strong>\u2013 employees and\nconcessionaires are not allowed to use plastic bags, straws, cups, plates,\nutensils, and Styrofoam containers.  In\nthe city, there is a twice a week ban on single-use plastics.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      These places have implemented initiatives to protect the\nenvironment.  We do not need to wait for\nour Local Government to pass bills to start contributing in saving our\nearth.  We can start our own initiatives\nin homes, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      https:\/\/www.eartheclipse.com\/pollution\/fatal-effects-of-plastic-pollution.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      https:\/\/www.spot.ph\/newsfeatures\/the-latest-news-features\/75882\/plastic-free-philippines-a00171-20181201-lfrm<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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