Senator Risa N. Hontiveros-Baraquel on Thursday filed a bill seeking to ban single-use plastic straws and drink stirrers in the food service industry.
Senate Bill No. 1866, or the proposed “Plastic Straw and Stirrer Ban of 2018”, aims to prohibit food establishments or service establishments from offering to consumers single-use beverage straws and stirrers made of plastic or any other non-biodegradable material.
The proposed measure imposes a penalty of P50,000 for the first offense, P80,000 for the second offense, and P150,000 for the third offense to erring establishments.
The bill also tasks the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) with promoting the use of straws made of metal, bamboo, and other reusable materials. — Camille Aguinaldo

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