Officials implement total ban on everyday items that will force people to rethink consumption habits: 'Choose ... alternatives'

Officials implement total ban on everyday items that will force people to rethink consumption habits: 'Choose ... alternatives'

A city in the Philippines started the year with a total ban on single-use plastics — a bold move that would compel residents to change how they shop, eat, and manage waste.  Fortunately, the stricter policy is widely seen as a necessary step toward a cleaner future. The local government of Sagay City has begun enforcing the Single-Use Plastic Regulation Ordinance, RPN News reported.  This prohibits street vendors, restaurants, and all other busi…