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In the opinion of the author of the motion, Senator Juan Castro Prieto, again allow the delivery of biodegradable plastic bags, under strict regulations and environmental standards, represents a measure that responds to the needs of the population and the current challenges in environmental management. Health to the high environmental footprint of the use of TNT or polypropylenium bags, Senator Juan Castro presented a motion which proposes modifies Law No. 21,100, in order to impose on trade establishments the obligation to deliver biodegradable plastic bags. The project - which will be analyzed by the - requires that again allow the delivery of biodegradable plastic bags, under strict regulations and environmental standards, represents a measure that responds to the needs of the population and the current challenges in environmental management. In the authors opinion this approach not only protects the environment, but also promotes technological innovation, the generation of green jobs and a transition to a more sustainable and responsible consumption model.
Along these lines, the return of these bags also provides flexibility in exceptional situations, such as climatic emergencies, unforeseen purchases or transport in rural sectors, where current alternatives are insufficient or not very practical. However, to avoid indiscriminate use, its delivery could be regulated by limiting a specific number per purchase, ensuring a balance between sustainability and functionality. BECAUSE? Recall that Law 21,100 prohibited the delivery of plastic bags in trade, which, it follows from the motion, has been an important advance in the protection of the environment by reducing the contamination associated with the plastic of a single use. However, absolute prohibition has generated different inconveniences for consumers, especially in lower income and rural areas, where reusable alternatives are not always accessible or viable. In this context, the senator argues, it is necessary to evaluate and update this regulation, allowing regulated delivery of biodegradable plastic bags such as a sustainable and compatible alternative with the needs of the population and environmental protection. The return to the delivery of biodegradable plastic bags would allow to meet the transport needs of consumers without compromising the objective of reducing pollution. Reducing the environmental impact for greater abundance, the project explains that biodegradable plastic bags are manufactured from renewable materials such as corn or sugar cane starch, have properties that allow them to decompose quickly and with a significantly lower impact on the environment, provided they meet international biodegradability and compostability standards.
In recent years, technological advances in this area have consolidated these options as environmentally responsible solutions, at the same time promoting the investment and development of circular economies, he says. It emphasizes that the extended use of reusable bags, promoted by current regulations, has raised challenges in terms of sustainability. Many of these alternatives, such as TNT or polypropylene bags, have a higher environmental footprint if a significant number of times are not reused, which rarely occurs in practice. This shows the need to have alternatives that combine practicality and low environmental impact, such as biodegradable bags. Benefits with everything, the text details that from a social and economic approach, the regulated delivery of biodegradable bags provides multiple benefits. First, these bags provide a practical solution for consumers, particularly for older people, large families and those who make unforeseen purchases. Second, its production and distribution encourage the generation of jobs in industries linked to the manufacture of sustainable materials, promoting the green economy. In addition, he adds, support small and medium merchants, who face greater difficulties in offering reusable alternatives to their customers, allowing them to reduce logistics costs and improve the purchase experience.
It also indicates that the introduction of biodegradable bags can be complemented with educational campaigns that promote its correct use and disposition. This not only encourages conscious consumption, but also contributes to better solid waste management, facilitating the separation of organic waste and its eventual composting. Biodegradable bags could be used as part of a comprehensive waste management system, aligning with broader sustainability policies and waste reduction.
