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MMC first to ban use of plastic bags
HERALD CORRESPONDENT
MORMUGAO, JAN 12 — The Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) is set to be
the first municipality to ban the use of plastic bags in the State
from January 26, despite several pleas from shopkeepers in the port
town.
Around 26 shopkeepers met MMC Chief Officer Elvis Gomes on Thursday
morning, to air their grievances regarding the proposed ban on plastic
bags.
They requested the Chief Officer to allow them to use carry bags of 40
microns, but Gomes turned down their request stating that the entire
decision was taken by the Government in the interest of the general
public.
He explained to them the rationale behind the banning of plastic bags
and pointed out to the adverse effect of plastic on the surroundings.
Gomes further disclosed that and awareness drive had been initiated by
the council, adding that a special meeting involving the general
public and the business community has been convened in this regard, at
Tourist hall, on Friday, at 4 pm.
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Cheers,
Gabe Menezes.
London, England
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