Hawkers, markets next in plastic phase-out plan

Coming prepared: Shoppers using their reusable bag to carry their groceries at a supermarket in George Town, Penang. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Penang aims to phase out plastic foodware such as straws, cutlery and packaging at wet markets and hawker centres.

Penang Green Council (PGC) general manager Josephine Tan said the state government is exploring sustainable packaging alternatives, particularly for hawkers and wet market traders, to support the transition.