The marine conservation organization Oceana Peru launched a new campaign to convene the active participation of citizens and companies in the execution of the law that regulates single-use plastics in Peru (Law 30884), which will help reduce pollution from the Peruvian sea.
Through a video that reverses the classic of Creole music “Y se llama Perú”, the NGO calls for Peruvians to “break their chains” with disposable plastics during these National Holidays and onwards. The video shows how bags, straws, plastic bottles and technopor accumulate in dumps, beaches and public spaces in various cities in the country.
The regulation establishes progressive prohibitions for the manufacture, import, distribution and consumption of these objects, as well as their replacement by reusable alternatives. In addition, it provides for oversight actions, citizen education and promotes formalization to actors in the value chain such as waste pickers.
The regulation is expected to be approved this July, which will allow the law to be effective. ” The regulation must be clear and specific on the mechanisms, deadlines, goals, criteria and sanctions that will be used to ensure the taking of concrete actions, supervision and public education that guarantee the effectiveness of the law, ” says Carmen Heck, Director of Oceana Peru Policies.
Citizen surveillance
The effectiveness of the law lies with the State, but also with the responsibility of companies and citizen surveillance. Along with the reduction in the consumption of plastics, the NGO calls for supermarkets, department stores, to stop using disposable plastics, when you go to buy do not receive the bags or straws.
Likewise, it is necessary that companies are consistent with their messages and apply these changes to the entire offer, avoiding the use of unnecessary plastic in the delivery of fruits, vegetables, among many other foods and products, and improving waste management.
Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is rebuilding abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one-third of the world’s wild fish catch. With more than 225 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution, and the killing of threatened species like turtles and sharks, Oceana’s campaigns are delivering results. A restored ocean means that 1 billion people can enjoy a healthy seafood meal, every day, forever. Together, we can save the oceans and help feed the world. Visit www.oceana.org to learn more.