Shah Alam plans to stop the use of polystyrene in stages, and they have decided to start with next month’s Ramadan bazaars.
This would not be immediately imposed onto all traders, though, The Star Metro’s Priya Menon reports.
The plan would be carried out in four stages, to allow traders enough time to switch to environmentally friendly packaging.
After the Ramadan bazaars, the second stage will begin on Aug 1 in markets and food stalls, followed by the third stage on Oct 1for shopping centres and restaurants.
By next year, all operators would be urged to stop the use of polystyrene packages, Shah Alam mayor Datuk Ahmad Zaharin Mohd Saad said.
“We will be giving 150 biodegradable food packs to the traders (at Ramadan bazaars). The cost has been factored into the rental of the lots,” he was quoted as saying.
A booth selling biodegradable packs would also be set up at the bazaar.
“Selangor will be initiating a no-polystyrene campaign next year. However, until we receive a directive, traders are allowed to use the packs although it is discouraged,” he was quoted further.
