Public apathy and lax enforcement are the biggest impediments to phasing out the use of the item. Read more at straitstimes.com.
PETALING JAYA - With seven years to the deadline to ban single-use plastics, environmental and consumer groups say it will be an uphill battle for Malaysia to meet the target.One weakness of the Roadmap Towards Zero Single-Use Plastics 2018-2030 is that it does not outline a uniform approach to address single-use plastics, other than just providing a policy direction to all stakeholders, including state governments, in taking a unified and collective approach to the issue.
Environmental group Sahabat Alam Malaysia honorary secretary S. Mageswari predicts that the target might not be reached. She said the irony was that restaurants still provided plastic straws even without customers asking for them.Ms Mageswari said there was also a need to promote reusable alternatives to single-use plastics.
“We need to identify the sectors using single-use plastics. Action plans must be drawn up to address these issues in tandem with stringent implementation,” she said, adding that SAM was awaiting the mid-term review report of the Roadmap due this year. Mr Sebastian said industries affected by the ban of single-use plastics would have to find a way to adapt and provide eco-friendly alternatives once a solid timeline emerges.“There are many advancements in this field where packaging can be relooked and have end-to-end usage,” he said.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
At least four dead, tens of thousands evacuated in Malaysia floodsAt least four people have died and nearly 41,000 were evacuated in Malaysia after floodwaters caused by 'unusual' torrential rains lasting days swept through several states, officials said on Saturday (Mar 4). Local reports and social media posts showed images of flooded roads, submerged cars, waterlogged
Read more »
40,000 people flee from homes due to flooding in southern MalaysiaBATU PAHAT, Malaysia, March 4 (Reuters) - Flooding resulting from days of torrential rain has forced almost 40,000 people to flee their homes in Malaysia's southern Johor state, bordering Singapore, and at least four people have died during the past week, officials said on Saturday. 'We used to always prepare for the rainy season in November and December,' Mohd Noor...
Read more »
41,000 evacuated in Malaysia as floods worsen in Johor, heavy rain affects five other statesMost cities and towns in Johor affected by the continous rains Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Commentary: Dangerous selfies aren’t just foolish – they’re a real public health hazardPicturesque locations have been linked to selfie deaths and injuries, many by tourists. But we need to move away from victim blaming and find the right communication strategy, say these researchers.
Read more »
Inaccessible roads hampering flood relief efforts in MalaysiaNearly 41,000 people were sheltering in hundreds of relief centres all over the country. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Number of flood evacuees in Malaysia soars to nearly 49,000The continuous rain has caused rivers to break their banks and drown villages, roads and vehicles. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »