Plastic pollution has become a major concern in the environment and poses a high health risk to humans. Such risks include headaches, respiratory problems, nausea and could even lead to cancer, neurological damage, and other chronic diseases.

During his last press conference, Hon. Mark Brantley spoke on the banning of plastics in the federation: 

Furthermore, Mr. Brantley spoke on a few replacements: 

The ban on importation of T-shirt shopping bags will be on December 31st, 2024, while banning from local distribution will be March 31st, 2025. 

Styrofoam food containers and plastic straws – April 30th, 2025 and local banning will be in effect from July 31st, 2025. 

August 31st, 2025, will be the date for the banning of importation of single use plastic utensils, plastic cups and plastic plates and banning locally will be on November 30th, 2025.