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Our mission is simple - ending the use of single-use plastic and polystyrene in Jamaica!

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Joined December 2018
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Can you imagine a Jamaica free from ‘styrofoam’? We can! Here’s why YOU should say NO to foam! #thread #PlasticFreeJamaica #PlasticBanJa #PreserveEnvironment #BeatPlasticPollution #TrashFreeSeas
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Plastic Free Jamaica retweeted
Here are 9 ways you can reduce the amount of plastics you use. #Recycle #GoGreen #SaveTheEarth #RPJ
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Strong enforcement action will be taken against persons & companies that do not comply with the plastic ban. The Maximum fine under the Trade Act (Trade Plastic Packing Material Order) 2018, is $2M, while under the NRCA (Plastic Packaging Prohibiting) Order 2018, it is $50K.
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Plastic Free Jamaica retweeted
Styrofoam now banned in Jamaica - Trip Advisor tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g1… – at Strasbourg, France
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Plastic Free Jamaica retweeted
Government Pleased With Response To Plastic Ban - Jamaica Information Service ow.ly/B8uz30q9IHO #PreserveEnvironment #NEPAAndYou #PlasticFreejamaica #PlasticbanJa
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Gov’t vows to strengthen enforcement of plastic ban | News | Jamaica Gleaner ow.ly/yK7t30q9Yhw #PreserveEnvironment #PlasticBanJa #NEPAAndYou #PlasticFreeJamaica
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Minister Expects Smooth Transition From Polystyrene Products - Jamaica Information Service ow.ly/ikFF30q9Ygc #PlasticbanJa #PlasticFreeJa #PreserveEnvironment #NEPAAndYou
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Plastic Free Jamaica retweeted
Applications are now open for the 2020 Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica Cleanup Network! Click the following link to learn more and to sign up: forms.gle/3cFjrxV2TVWoX9se8 Deadline to apply to be a cleanup coordinator is January 17, 2020 @ noon #nuhduttyupjamaica #cleanupnetwork #signuptocleanup
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Plastic Free Jamaica retweeted
It’s a foam free 2020! The environment thanks you for making the switch. Repost: @pennflowimportsja (IG) 🚨The local manufacturing and distribution of expanded polystyrene foam is officially banned since January 1, 2020🚨 #PlasticFreeJamaica #PlasticBanJa #PreserveEnvironment
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Plastic Free Jamaica retweeted
As the sun prepares to set on 2019, it also prepares to set on the use of “Styrofoam” food containers in Jamaica. Good to see the main suppliers adapting and preparing for the next phase of the #PlasticBanJa @PlasticFreeJA @nepajamaica
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The Government of Jamaica has banned the use of expanded polystyrene foam products used in the food and beverage industry effective January 1, 2020. #SupportTheBan @nepajamaica @PlasticFreeJA
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Plastic Free Jamaica retweeted
#PreserveOurLand #SupportTheBan Feel free to contact @megjcjm and @nepajamaica for more information re the #PlasticBan and the #FoamBan – at Jamaica
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Plastic Free Jamaica retweeted
Let's make Jamaica Plastic Free! @PlasticFreeJA
#PreserveOurLand #SupportTheBan Feel free to contact @megjcjm and @nepajamaica for more information re the #PlasticBan and the #FoamBan
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Let’s make the environment healthy by supporting the ban on expanded polystyrene foam. Our Future depends on it. #SupportTheBan #PlasticFreeJa #FoamFreeJa ♻️
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It’s a foam free 2020! The environment thanks you for making the switch. Repost: @pennflowimportsja (IG) 🚨The local manufacturing and distribution of expanded polystyrene foam is officially banned since January 1, 2020🚨 #PlasticFreeJamaica #PlasticBanJa #PreserveEnvironment
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Plastic Free Jamaica retweeted
The ‘styrofoam’ ban begins TODAY! Get ready for a #foamfree Jamaica! #PlasticFreeJamaica #PreserveEnvironment #BeatPlasticPollution #TrashFreeSeas
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Plastic Free Jamaica retweeted
Great execution of this initiative! We're already on board. Want our environmental agencies to promote more #treeplanting and #beachcleanups as well. #PlasticBanJa #PlasticFreeJamaica
The ban on plastics is now in full effect! Starting today we want YOU, yes YOU to REFUSE single use plastics, REDUCE plastic pollution and to choose REUSABLES. We all have a role to play towards a cleaner Jamaica, starting now! #PlasticFreeJamaica #NEPA #Refuse #Reduce #Reuse
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It’s a BIG day! It has been ONE year since the plastic ban has been implemented. Happy Plastic Free birthday Jamaica! #PlasticFreeJamaica #PreserveEnvironment #BeatPlasticPollution #TrashFreeSeas
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Happy New Year from #PlasticFreeJa! It is the end of a decade! What do you hope to see for a plastic and styrofoam free Jamaica in 2020? #PlasticFreeJamaica #PreserveEnvironment #BeatPlasticPollution #TrashFreeSeas
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Ready for the expanded polystyrene foam ban scheduled to begin at midnight?
67%Yes
33%No
3 votes • Final results