Traders: Going green may cost more


Takeaway food is usually packed in plastic and polystyrene sold by hawkers. — filepics

THE DECISION announced by the Perak government to ban polystyrene containers and plastic bags from June next year has mostly been well-received by food sellers.

But, there are still concerns of price hikes in eateries as many concur that using biodegradable containers will cost more.

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