FILE - In this July 5, 2016 file photo, a street vendor sells fried snacks packaged in plastic bags in Mexico City. Mexico City lawmakers announced on Thursday, May 9, 2019 they have passed a ban on plastic bags, utensils and other disposable plastic items to take effect at the end of 2020, giving businesses more than a year to make the switch to biodegradable products. (Eduardo Verdugo, File/Associated Press)MEXICO CITY — Mexico City lawmakers have passed a ban on plastic bags, utensils and other disposable plastic items to take effect at the end of 2020. The ban on plastic bags would take effect in December 2020, followed by straws, utensils, balloons and other single-use items in January 2021. Lawmakers say the measure is necessary to move businesses toward more environmentally friendly products and reduce the amount of waste the city generates.

Source: Washington Post May 09, 2019 22:16 UTC