Chile set to become first American country to ban plastic bags

In a historic decision, Chile’s House of Representatives voted this Wednesday to ban the usage of plastic bags in all types of shops across the entire territory, making it the only country to prohibit them in the American continent. The initiative was initially aimed only at the Patagonia area, but was later extended to apply to the entire nation.
Supermarkets and shops will have to adhere to a strict rule that means they’re only allowed to give out two plastic bags to consumers for each purchase they make.

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  1. Anastasia Ruckle8 de junio de 2018, 11:52

    In my opinion I agree with this new law because its helps to clean our environment and it also helps us to be aware of whats happening: Climate Change. It should be noted that it is a very big step for our country, by approving this law we are making a call of awareness to the world and encouraging them to follow us. Our president Sebastian Piñera did a wonderfull job by approving this law and I'm sure that he and the cabinet will continue to work in our environment.

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  2. Unknown14 de junio de 2018, 9:29

    I think it is wonderful that we, as a country are thaking the initiative and trying to make the world a cleaner place. It is true that plastic bags are one of the main factors responsible for contamination, and by reducing them we are reducing contamination and we are helping to improve people’s quality of life. In addition to all of this,once we starte this movement other countries might pitch in and we might truly help our planet

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  3. Unknown15 de junio de 2018, 6:50

    I think it is amazing that our country is starting to have conscience about our environment. Plastic bags are really bad for our country and it is important to be aware of it. To help we can use boxes, paper bags and cloth bags instead of plastic.

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