Single-use plastics ban is the way to solve the Philippines crisis

Plastic sachets and bottles at Manly Plastics Inc. plant ahead of being transferred to the company's recycling facility, in Malabon City, the Philippines. Photographer: Veejay Villafranca/Bloomberg

INUNDATED with plastics? Turn off the tap.

The Philippines can play a significant role in the global fight against plastic pollution by taking multiple measures, including banning single-use plastics.