Local NewsNews Production of biodegradable bags to resume by Sandy Deane 01/08/2020 written by Sandy Deane 01/08/2020 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 305 Local manufacturers will restart the production of biodegradable plastic bags on August 4, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Blue Economy (MMABE) announced in a statement this evening. The ministry also advised that supermarkets, shops, vendors and other suppliers can continue using their stock of petroleum-based plastic bags until September 1, 2020. During the month of April 2020, the ban on the sale and use of single use petroleum-based plastic bags in Barbados was temporarily paused to allow local manufacturers to make and deliver petroleum-based bags as the biodegradable resin used in the production of allowable bags, was in short supply on the world market due to a lack of materials under the COVID-19 curfew. Local manufacturers who applied and were granted an extension by MMABE, say they acquired sufficient amounts of the biodegradable resin and are in a position to restart the manufacturing by the agreed upon date of August 4 Persons who go shopping with reusable bags are reminded to keep those bags in a hygienic condition at all times. The ministry looks forward to all interests creating a smooth transition and Barbadians are reminded when they use biodegradable products these help protect the environment and safeguard the oceans and marine life. ( BT/MMABE) You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Sandy Deane You may also like BWU successfully negotiates benefits for KFC workers 14/02/2025 Anthony ‘Gabby’ Carter released on $10 000 bail 14/02/2025 Agrofest 2025 expands with more exhibitors, enhanced security 14/02/2025