MANILA, Philippines — Starting March 1, plastic bags and single-use plastics will once again be banned in Quezon City, its local government announced Saturday.
In a statement, the local government of Quezon City said that it will resume implementing City Ordinance 2868-2019.
The use of brown paper bags in groceries and other retail stores will only be allowed this year. But starting 2022, it will also be prohibited as part of the full implementation of the ordinance.
As plastic bags and paper bags will soon be banned, Quezon City residents are now encouraged to bring their own reusable bags.
Quezon City started implementing the ban in January 2020, but was temporarily l…
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