Davao City bans single-use plastics in government meetings, events

THE DAVAO City government has ordered all department heads to implement a no single-use plastic policy during meetings and other activities. “It has been found out that much of the garbage generated is composed of plastics and all forms of (it). In our own way in the City Government of Davao, we’re coming up with a policy to ban the use of plastic in all our meetings, conferences, etc.,” City Administrator Zuleika T. Lopez is quoted in a statement as saying during the department heads’ meeting last Aug. 6. The executive department has also endorsed a proposed resolution to the city council for an ordinance banning the use of single-use plastics, including water bottles, and encouraging reusable alternatives in all official events of the city.