A server preparing takeaway orders in brown paper boxes and bags at a cafe in Jalan Dhoby, Johor Baru. The use of biodegradable food containers was made compulsory in 2019. — Filepic
THE Johor Indian Muslim Entrepreneurs Association (Perusim) is urging the authorities to monitor the retail price of biodegradable food containers which seems to be increasing.
Its secretary Hussein Ibrahim said unlike polystyrene food containers, there was a limited supply of biodegradable ones in the market.
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A server preparing takeaway orders in brown paper boxes and bags at a cafe in Jalan Dhoby, Johor Baru. The use of biodegradable food containers was made compulsory in 2019. — Filepic
Rene hopes MBJB will allow food operators to use up their stock of polystyrene containers.
Khoo says he stopped selling polystyrene containers a few years ago when demand for biodegradable ones increased.
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