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Legislation coming to ban Styrofoam & single-use plastics- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Legislation to ban polystyrene foam (PSF), which is commonly known as Styrofoam, and single-use plastics in the Virgin Islands will soon be brought to the House of Assembly (HoA).
VI moves to ban Styrofoam, single use plastics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Recognised internationally as the ‘Sailing Capital of the World’ and one of the premier tourist destinations in the sun-lit Caribbean, the Virgin Islands (VI) government, has in recent months been pushing for a greener environment and is now making moves that will soon see the ban of Styrofoam materials and single use disposable plastics, among other non-biodegradable products.
Online petition made to ban plastic straws & Styrofoam containers in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - An individual is spearheading an online petition calling on Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D Orlando Smith (AL) to ban the use of plastic straws and Styrofoam containers in the Territory.
Should the VI impose a ban on styrofoam use in restaurants?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several residents in the Virgin Islands (British) have been expressing concern about the possible growing health risk of styrofoam containers used in almost all restaurants across the territory.
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