Mexico City will ban the use and distribution of single-use plastic bags, straws and tableware from 2020, the Mexican city council has approved in a 51-vote vote with one abstention.
The reform proposal, called the solid waste act, was proposed by Mexico's green ecology party.Alexandra rojo DE la vega, a member of the green ecology party, said the proposal was aimed at increasing environmental awareness among businesses and citizens and cleaning up the capital's environment for the benefit of future generations.
In addition, the Mexican city council will discuss proposals for fiscal measures to support plastics companies to shift to biodegradable products and promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional enterprises.
In addition to Mexico, the Mexican states of nuevo Leon and hidalgo will also launch restrictions on the sale and use of plastic products.
