Beyond Plastic Bermuda [BPB] said they applaud the Government for “their intention to bring legislation forward governing single-use plastics in 2022, and urged the community to “provide their input on the proposed legislation.”

A spokesperson said, “Beyond Plastic Bermuda [BPB] is a newly formed collaborative group of Bermuda’s environmental registered charities comprised of Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST], Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], Green Rock as well as several environmental advocates. BPB’s primary goals are to support the Government’s recently announced 2022 intended ban on single-use plastics [SUPs], and to act as agents for change in the community by educating the public about the perils of plastic pollution.

“Beyond Plastic Bermuda applauds the Government and the Minister of Home Affairs on the announcement of their intention to bring legislation forward governing single-use plastics in 2022. The Government’s policy document is very well considered and well researched. We congratulate them on producing a world-leading approach to this critical issue.

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