A resolution enjoining all malls, supermarkets and grocery stores to provide green lane counter to prioritize consumers who use biodegradable/environment friendly containers was passed by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod Wednesday.

Proposed by Councilor Greg Gasataya, the resolution said Section 48 (10-11) of R.A. 9003 strictly prohibits the manufacture or use of non-environmentally acceptable materials, and requires biodegradable and environment friendly materials for bagging and packing as part of the solid waste management program.

The resolution said the law encourages the implementation of a reward system for those who promote and patronize environmentally sound programs and projects.

To efficiently reduce residual waste, it said, the use of plastic should be regulated, and biodegradable containers such as bayong, green bags, carton boxes, non-plastic sack or bags, and sturdy reusable shopping bags.

The SP also passed a resolution requesting the Committees on Laws and Good Government, Ways and Means, Finance, and the City Treasurer to review City Ordinance 215, Series of 1998 on the grant of 45 percent discount on cinema amusement tax to effect the necessary adjustment for which they are due.

The resolution authored by Councilor Homer Bais says that since it was enacted in 1998, C.O. 215 has not been periodically reviewed as required in the ordinance.

C.O. 215 provides that the incentive shall be reviewed by the SP every two years.*CGS

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