THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is looking to impose an environmental tax on businesses that use single-use plastics to help reduce solid wastes in the country.

During the department’s yearend performance press conference on Thursday, Benny Antiporda, Environment undersecretary for solid waste management and local government unit (LGU) concerns, said the tax would also enable the DENR to source funds for the development of recycling facilities.

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