(Published in Manila Standard Today under the Greenlight Column, August 1, 2011) Every time I drive through MdDonald’s or Jollibee to buy my 5-year old son a burger meal, it’s always heartwarming to see the use of paper bags instead of the lowly plastic bag. In Pasig City alone, more than 320 “quick service restaurants” (QSR) including fast food chains such as have started using paper bags for takeout. The new symbol The paper bag has become the symbol of a new environmental revolution that’s sweeping the country and the world over. Conversely, the plastic bag has become the symbol of environmental scourge. In January this year, the city council of Muntinlupa passed an ordinance prohibiting commercial establishments from using plastic bags and styrofoam. Los Banos likewise followed and other municipalities might follow. Several malls owners have implemented a “no plastic bags’ day” once a week to lessens the use of plastic bags, which Malacanang expressedly supported. The De
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