The Phase-out of Single Use-Plastics was signed into law two days ago. And, while your lunch today was likely still packaged in a styrofoam shell, the transition to bio-degradable products has begun.
That's right, by the end of 2020 you could be fined for carrying an excess of 10 plastic bags.
That's a revelation that might come as quite a shock, and leave many Belizeans wondering how to go about living in this new greener world.
We headed to Belmopan for a sit down with DOE C.E.O. Percival Cho, and he told us that while the process has been complicated and delicate, banning single-use plastics will make a major difference in the Belizean quality of life.
The D.O.E plans to launch a radio, T.V. and social media public relations campaign to sensitize the public on all aspects of the laws. The ads will explain how the law will work in order to educate Belizeans so that no one is caught off guard at any point during its implementation schedule.
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