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Weekly Report - 20 September 2018 (WR-18-37)

TRACKING TRENDS

BRAZIL | Ban on plastic straws. Rio de Janeiro has become the first city in Brazil to implement a law banning plastic straws. From 18 September, businesses including street vendors and beach stalls found to be distributing plastic straws will be fined between R$650 and R$1,650 (US$156 to US$396). Fines could reach R$6,000 (US$1,442) for re-offenders.

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