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VI Gov’t to ban single-use disposable plastic bags & containers
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- In an effort to protect the environment as well as reduce littering, the Government of the Virgin Islands will be introducing legislation during the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) to ban the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags, containers and bottles.
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.
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