26-Sep-18, Eco-Business
In an unprecedented move against plastic pollution in Southeast Asia, Malaysia has announced that it will eliminate single-use plastic by 2030.
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The minister for environment matters Yeo Been Yin revealed that the country will launch a road map towards zero-use plastics by 2030 at the International Greentech and Ecoproducts Exhibition in Oct-18.
The road map includes a nationwide charge on plastic bags and to only serve plastic straws upon customer request.