NASUGBU, Batangas — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Batangas (legislative council) has approved a proposed ordinance from the local government of Nasugbu which calls for a total ban on the use of styrofoam and plastic bags for dry goods in the locality.
The ordinance, aimed to promote cleanliness for the welfare of its local residents, also includes the regulated use of plastic materials for wet goods.
During its fifth Regular Session, the council’s Committee on Environmental Protection, chaired by (2nd District) Board Member Wilson Leandro T. Rivera, reviewed and thoroughly discussed the proposed Municipal Ordinance No. 79 Series of 2017 of the local government of Nasugbu.
The ordinance was submitted for the council’s comments and recommendation, which subsequently got the unanimous approval of the provincial legislative council.
In its committee report, the implementation of the said ordinance will be within the jurisdiction of the local council in Nasugbu, per local government code of 1991.
Rivera said the municipal ordinance should be in accordance with the locality’s implementing rules and national environment laws, including the corresponding penalties to protect the environment. (Gladys Pino/PNA)
