Alert for non-compliance and possible extension of Law 225-20 on Solid Waste

Santo Domingo. – Hernani Aquino, promoter of the Patriotic Campaign “RD Por Lo Alto” expressed his deep concern about the widespread non-compliance with Law 225-20 on Integral Management and Co-processing of Solid Waste, especially regarding the prohibition of the use of foam for food and beverage packaging, as well as the free delivery of plastic bags in commercial establishments, in force since October 2, 2025. This alarming non-compliance is compounded by the imminent enactment or possible observance of a bill that aims to extend the effective application of this prohibition for three more years.

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This legislative initiative, far from promoting sustainable solutions, represents an environmental setback, violating the constitutional rights of citizens to health, water, and a healthy environment. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, as the governing body of the pol