Saturday November 28, 2009
‘No plastic’ for three days campaign in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: It is “No Plastic Day” on Tuesdays and Wednesdays too in Penang from Jan 1.
The state government has decided to extend its “No Plastic Monday” campaign against the use of plastic bags to three days in a week.
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said all hypermarkets, supermarkets and mini-markets would be required to abide by the ruling for their licences to be renewed under the Local Government Act and Municipal Council of Penang Island (Food Establishments) by-laws.
“Consumers who insist on plastic bags will still pay 20sen per plastic bag, which will then be channelled to the state government’s ‘Partners Against Poverty’ fund to wipe out hardcore poverty,” he said.
Lim said even single stores at shopping malls would now be required to adhere to the ruling on Mondays.
He said according to data provided by 45 supermarkets, hypermarkets and other retailers, Penangites saved on the use of more than one million plastic bags since the campaign kicked off in July.
“To date, we have also collected RM21,403 for the fund for the poor,” he added.
“Due to tremendous public support, the state has decided to extend it to three days after discussion with all stakeholders, including non-governmental groups and plastic manufacturers.”
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