Plastic ban in Makati City

Makati became the ninth out of the 17 areas to issue the plastics ban, meaning 6.7 million of Metro Manila’s population of 13 million people are covered by the restrictions. Starting June 30, 2013 , it has banned the bags that shops and restaurants traditionally issue for free. Styrofoam food containers and plastic cups are also banned. Consumers are given the option of paper alternatives or not using any bags, with supermarkets encouraging shoppers to bring their own.There will be fines of ₱5,000 to shops and supermarkets caught distributing the items.