MMC TO BAN PLASTIC BAGS ON JANUARY 26 By a Staff Reporter / Gomantak Times [EMAIL PROTECTED]
VASCO: The D-day to stop using plastic carry bags within the limits of Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) is set to be 26 January, when the nation celebrates Republic Day. MMC chief officer Elvis Gomes said that he received tremendous support from the public to enforce the ban. While the MMC chief officer will enforce the ban on the use of plastic carry bags, Hotel La Paz Garden has already set a precedent by discontinuing the use of plastic carry bags. Hotel general manager Peter D'Silva stated that the hotel is fully supporting the efforts of the MMC chief officer and they were using old newspapers to prepare carry bags and the services of a woman who prepares the paper bags have been hired. The MMC chief officer Gomes says that he is confident that with support of citizens, the drive would be successful. Plastic carry bags are the biggest problem at the garbage treatment plant and the banning of the use of the same will help in reduction of the garbage problem by 40%. Gomes also informed that ll shopkeepers have been asked to co-operate in the war against plastic. When asked about the action that would be taken against those violating the ban, the chief officer stated that on the first instance, the violator would be fined, but if he/she persists in violating, a police complaint will be made and the person arrested. ENDS