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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, _3723

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA ‘S. TAMBUNTING

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This piece of legislation seeks to reduce or minimize the use of plastic bags which destroy
the environment. This Act shall be known as "The Plastic Bag Recycling Act of 2019."

What's wrong with plastic bags? Plastics bags are seen as a ‘symbol of a wasteful society
as they are a form of Packaging that is often not essential.

Plastic bags are a problem for various reasons. Plastic Carryout: bags and film plastic are
Not biodegrade. The bags break down into smaller and smaller toxic bits that contaminate
soil and waterways.

landfill. Plastic bags are an extremely visible and unsightly component of litter. If plastic
bags continue to be used, the number of bags littering the environment will increased over
time.

Salient provisions of this Proposal requires that retailers establish an at-store recycling
Program and to offer reusable bags (such as canvas or cloth).

‘This representation further finds and determines that we must reduce the use of plastic
bags and encourage the use of reusable bags in order to reduce and decrease litter and
benefit the environment.

The proposed recycling program furthers and favors Programs that maximize material
reuse and recycling and Programs that use energy efficient recycling processes.

More so, it is policy of the State to protect and advance the right of the people to a
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

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Hence, urgent Passage of this legislation is urgently sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3723

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CREATION OF "THE PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING ACT
OF 2019" AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Se it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines of
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as "The Plastic Bag Recycling Act of
2019."

SECTION 2. State Policy. - It is the Policy of the State to protect and advance the rights
of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony
of nature.

SECTION 3. Purpose. -To encourage the use of reusable bags amongst consumers and
retailers and to reduce the Consumption of single-use bags, and to require an at-store
recycling program for plastic bags.

SECTION 4, Objective. - To determine and implement programs that maximize material
reuse, recycling and programs that use energy efficient processes.

SECTION 5. Coverage. - A retail establishment that provides plastic Carryout bags to its
Customers as a result of the sale of consumer goods,

SECTION 6. At-Store Recycling Program. — The operator of a store shall establish an
at-store recycling program pursuant to the Provisions of this Act that provides an
Opportunity for the public to return to the store Plastic carryout bags from retail store or
any other retail source.

SECTION 7. Penalties. — Any Operator who violates any provision of this article shall be
punished by a fine not to exceed P100,000.00 for a first offence; by a fine not to exceed
P150,000 for a second offence; and by a fine not to exceed P200,000 for a third and each
subsequent offence committed in any twelve-month period. Each day that an operator
fails to comply with this article shall constitute a separate and distinct violation.

SECTION 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) together with the stakeholders and other


related government agencies and entities shall promulgate the rules and regulations as it
deems necessary and appropriate for the implementation and enforcement of the
Provisions of this Act.

SECTION 9. Repealing Clause, — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive

order, presidential Proclamation, rules, regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the
Provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

SECTION 10. Separability Clause. - if any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other
Provisions hereof,

SECTION 11. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
Publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,