Start using biodegradable containers, hawkers told


Consumers are encouraged to bring their own containers or tiffin carriers when taking away food. — filepic

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Food operators in Johor have been reminded to start using biodegradable containers for their takeaways.

Johor health, environment, education and information committee chairman Datuk Ayub Rahmat said traders have about three months from now to completely switch from using polystyrene to biodegradable food containers.

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