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The bill that seeks to ban single-use plastics in the country, starting in 2025, it was approved in the first debate in the Fifth Committee of the House of Representatives. (Read: The reuse of plastic packaging in the world grew by 22%)
Juan Carlos Losada, author of the bill along with other congressmen, assured that the vote it was unanimous with 17 votes in favor and zero against. “That means that it comes with great force again to the plenary session of the Chamber where we hope that this time it will be debated,” said Losada on his Twitter account.
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What happiness, in the first debate our project to ban single-use plastics in Colombia was approved! We continue with this fundamental cause for the environment. Thanks to those who have helped us in this process! It is great news #WeReturnAgainstPlastics pic.twitter.com/uyMZiNA349
– Juan Carlos Losada ॐ (@JuanKarlos) December 14, 2020
And it is that according to Losada, the figures of plastics in the world are alarming: “It is expected that by 2050 there will be around 12 billion tons of plastic garbage in landfills and natural spaces in the world. Studies show that 90% of bottled water and 83% of tap water contain microplastics and if we tie up the plastic bags that are used every hour we could wrap the Earth 7 times. They are impressive figures for elements that are used at most twice, “added the representative to the Chamber for Bogotá.
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If the initiative becomes a Law of the Republic, As of January 1, 2025, the following single-use plastic items would be prohibited in the country: bags used to pack newspapers, mixers and straws for drinks, plastic supports for inflator pumps, containers and containers to contain or carry food for immediate consumption, sheets or tablecloths for serving, packing, wrapping or separating food for immediate consumption, supports plastics from cotton swabs or flexible swabs with cotton tips, plastics used in the construction sector to protect glass, doors, tiles and bathroom accessories.
The project also contemplates that airlines will not be able to enter single-use plastics into the Amazonía and Orinoquía region, as well as in natural national parks, paramos, wetlands and marine ecosystems.
What does the industry say?
For the union of the plastic industry, this project would make 40% of the national plastic industry disappear.
“Instead of a ban, which implies the destruction of companies and jobs, we propose a regulation that promotes recycling and accelerates the transition to the circular economy,” said Daniel Mitchell, president of Acoplásticos.
Mitchell also added that if the bill were to come true, between 80,000 and 100,000 direct jobs would be lost.
ENVIRONMENTAL DRAFTING
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