COA seeks remittance of P316 million in Green Fund collection by retailers to QC gov’t 0 SHARES Share it! State auditors called for increased penalties for non-compliance of the partial ban on the use of plastic bags. Accounting records revealed that of the total P341,428,658 in Green Fund collection from 2012 to 2018, some P24.83 million were spent by stores to implement various environmental projects, leaving a balance of P315.59 million. COA said Goldilocks gives away free reusable bags for every P1,000 food purchase while Isetann shoppers are given points for free reusable bags in exchange of purchases. For its part, Super Value Inc. adds two points rewards in the SM Advantage and Prestige cards and BDO cards as incentives for shopping with SM Green Bags.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 08, 2019 09:33 UTC