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The employment impact of a national ban on single-use plastic will be manageable
Some single-use plastics —PHOTO FROM CANVA
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September 8, 2025February 19, 2026Economy, Environment

The employment impact of a national ban on single-use plastic will be manageable

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Negotiations for an international plastics treaty ended in failure last month, setting the stage for a new round of talks. Nevertheless, local environmental groups argue that no deal is better than a bad one or a watered-down treaty.  An agreement could have nudged the Philippine government to finally enact a national ban on single-use plastic...