10/05/2012
Cebu City should ban the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags and polystyrene foam (styrofoam) as food and beverage containers. As we all know, the most common garbage that we have are these materials mentioned.
We should encourage the use of reusable, recyclable or biodegradable containers to substitute those styrofoams. We don't only protect the environment but we can also prevent the harmful effects of plastics.
Once this would be passed as an ordinance, Cebu City residents and business establishments within in the City should also be given a period of time to adjust with it.
A number of cities across the Philippines have already made a stand on this issue. If it can be done, then why not in Cebu City?
- Kevin Ray N. Chua