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Continuing its strategy to reduce plastic waste in the island nation, Seychelles has banned the importation of single-use plastic straws, said a top official of the department of environment. The ban will include straws used in cocktails and other drinks buIn another environmental push, Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws
Continuing its strategy to reduce plastic waste in the island nation, Seychelles has banned the importation of single-use plastic straws, said a top official of the department of environment. The ban will include straws used in cocktails and other drinks but will exempt plastic straws attached to juice packets, said Nanette Laure, the director general at the waste enforcement and permit division. Retailers have been given to January 2019 to use their existing stock. The ban was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers in its meeting on Wednesday and Laure said the ban is in line with Seychelles’ waste management effort. ... Read more