Plastic Bag Surcharge Targets Islands Garbage Disposal Problems 
Plastic Bag Surcharge Targets Islands Garbage Disposal Problems
Phuket's
new plastic bag surcharge which will come into effect on December 5 is
targeting a reduction of substantial levels of garbage for the island.
With support by the Provincial Government and major retailers including
Tesco Lotus, Big C, Jungceylon and Central consumers will pay a 2 Baht
per bag surcharge in a similar campaign as the mandatory plan adopted
in Hong Kong this year.
Shoppers will be encouraged to bring
their own reusable and environmentally friendly shopping bags and
organizers hope this new initiative will assist in reducing the current
rising overload at the islands main incinerator and overflow into
landfill areas.
Source: http://www.thephuketinsider.com/green/plastic-bag-surcharge-targets-islands-g...
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