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In a game-changing step towards environmental protection, the Federal Parliament of Saint Kitts and Nevis has passed the Plastic Waste Reduction Bill, 2025, marking a monumental victory in the battle against plastic pollution!

With bipartisan unity, lawmakers came together to crack down on single-use plastics, which have choked marine life, polluted beaches, and overwhelmed landfills for decades. The passage of this Bill sends a powerful message: St. Kitts and Nevis is taking the lead in the Caribbean’s fight for sustainability!

PHASED PLASTIC BAN TIMELINE:
December 2024 – Importation of plastic shopping bags banned
March 2025 – Sale and distribution of plastic shopping bags prohibited
April 2025 – Styrofoam containers, egg crates, and plastic straws OUTLAWED
July 2025 – Distribution of these banned items completely shut down
November 2025 – Total elimination of single-use plastic plates, cups, and cutlery

“Why are we here today? To protect people, planet, and livelihoods,” declared an impassioned Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment & Climate Action.

Dr. Clarke, a fierce advocate for sustainability, praised the years of research, consultations, and hard work behind the Bill, emphasizing the economic and environmental dangers of plastic waste. She recalled a shocking 2019 coastal cleanup where over 3,000 plastic pieces and 3,600 bottles were collected from the nation’s shores—clear evidence of the crisis at hand.

With backing from global sustainability leaders, including Taiwan, St. Kitts and Nevis is now part of an elite group of nations fighting for a plastic-free, zero-waste future. Citizens are urged to join the movement by ditching plastic and embracing eco-friendly alternatives.

The future is green! The future is plastic-free!

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