No Free Plastic Day Campaign
Penang is the first state in Malaysia to launch a statewide initiative to reduce plastic bag consumption in all supermarkets and hypermarkets. This initiative has transformed the habits of both businesses and citizens to the point of reducing a shocking amount of 33 million plastic bags in total since the birth of “No Plastic Bag” campaign in 2009.
Objectives
- Reduce the number of plastic bag usage that is harmful to environment
- Increase the public awareness in preserving the environment
- Reduce the state expenditure on solid waste disposal costs involving plastic bags
Plastic Bag Campaign Journey
Applies to :
Hypermarket, Supermarket, Departmental store, Convenient store, Fast Food Restaurant, Petrol Station Convenient Store, Chain Store, Pharmacy
Does not apply to:
Hawkers & Traders
The charges for each plastic bag (RM1) are donated to the Tabung Agenda Ekonomi Saksama (AES)
For further details, please contact us at 04-250 3322 or email to info@pgc.com.my
