Many, if not everyone will use at least a plastic bag per day. More than often we will be given a plastic bag for goods we bought from the wet market, retail shop, hawker stalls or restaurant. We are used to ask for a plastic bag during our shopping spree. We use plastic sheets to wrap our gift or flower or to cover the cooked food. We are provided with bottled mineral water for functions or visitation. In sum, plastic is everywhere. Logistically, the campaign is aimed at making the plastic disappears from the compound of Local Authorities or not to be seen.
The question is how to make the plastic invisible and unobtainable? For an effective implementation, multiple and integrated approaches involving legislation, voluntary and economy instruments shall be applied. While desired impact is not expected if a voluntary campaign is carried out, neither legislation nor economy instrument can perform well. For example, to reward on the good practice requires monetary provision and to penalise polluters will require close monitoring and manpower by the enforcers, either way will not bring in desired result. An integrated approach is essential.
MBPJ's top management and staff should lead by example. The modus operandi for procurement, meeting, transportation, energy consumption, communication and management can be reviewed. For instance, getting every staff and council members to bring their own utensils for refreshment during the meeting if food and drink are provided; directing the contractors to send in goods with minimum packaging yet well protected; instructing the canteen operator to serve food with reusable containers; prohibiting token of souvenirs with plastic components etc.
Any more? I am sure plenty to implement...
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