Bye bye plastic bags

Efforts to cut the use of plastic bags in Perak will begin in stages in June next year. Photos: SAIFUL BAHRI/The Star

FOLKS in Perak have lauded the state government’s decision to ban the usage of polystyrene containers and plastic bags beginning in June next year.

Perak Environment Committee Chairman Datuk Dr Muhammad Amin Zakaria said the ban will be enforced in stages starting with state government buildings this June. Cafeterias in the state’s buildings have to use biodegradable containers every Friday.