Penang: Plastic Manufacturers critisizes "No Plastic Bag Day"
As said here before, when the state of Penang decided to implement the "No Plastic Bag Day", it would not be an event that will come to pass smoothly.
BERNAMA reports that "The Penang government has been critisized by the MPMA for their endeavours for making every Monday a "No Plastic Bag" day."
Who's the MPMA, you ask? Otherwise known as the Malaysian Plastic Manufacturers Association, they are the parties creating all the trouble for the state of Penang.
The MPMA were trying to disassuade the Penang government from promoting the "No Plastic Bag" Day, and instead implement some 3R programme on Reducing, Reusing and Recycling Plastic Bags.
Do you think that works in Malaysia? I DON'T THINK so. Not unless it affects anyone's purse, will the people bother to make any changes. I am sure that is the same for many countries all over the world.
It has been anticipated that the MPMA will be the one making all the noise, and critisizing the government for all their efforts as this would affect their "rice bowl". The Penang state needs to remain strong, and encourage the people to play their part in protecting the environment. Then only would this practice be able to spread to the rest of the nation of Malaysia to be successful.
Less retailers use plastic bag = less retailers buy plastic bag = less money for the MPMA members.
Not satisfied with just having plastic for the use of normal plastic bag, the MPMA is not willing to relent for the environment.. We're going to watch a nice drama for the next couple of months to come.
Related Links:
A Penangite's Response: It can be done!
BERNAMA reports that "The Penang government has been critisized by the MPMA for their endeavours for making every Monday a "No Plastic Bag" day."
Who's the MPMA, you ask? Otherwise known as the Malaysian Plastic Manufacturers Association, they are the parties creating all the trouble for the state of Penang.
The MPMA were trying to disassuade the Penang government from promoting the "No Plastic Bag" Day, and instead implement some 3R programme on Reducing, Reusing and Recycling Plastic Bags.
Do you think that works in Malaysia? I DON'T THINK so. Not unless it affects anyone's purse, will the people bother to make any changes. I am sure that is the same for many countries all over the world.
It has been anticipated that the MPMA will be the one making all the noise, and critisizing the government for all their efforts as this would affect their "rice bowl". The Penang state needs to remain strong, and encourage the people to play their part in protecting the environment. Then only would this practice be able to spread to the rest of the nation of Malaysia to be successful.
Less retailers use plastic bag = less retailers buy plastic bag = less money for the MPMA members.
Not satisfied with just having plastic for the use of normal plastic bag, the MPMA is not willing to relent for the environment.. We're going to watch a nice drama for the next couple of months to come.
Related Links:
A Penangite's Response: It can be done!
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