Committee to develop plan by May
Government is going to introduce targets to reduce the use of single use plastics.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle told the House of Keys their current use is clearly unsustainable and a serious cause of marine pollution.
The issue had been raised by Middle member Bill Shimmins who wanted to know what action government departments, boards and offices are taking to reduce their consumption.
Mr Quayle told the House, government needed to lead from the front:-
Storm Boelo updates
Weather warnings will be in place throughout the weekend
New amber warning issued
Storm Boelo is bringing strong winds and rain to the Island
Island Rotary Club Marks World Polio Day
Rushen & Western Mann branch donates to disease eradication fund
Douglas Council says 'anti-fragile' systems in place to deal with severe storms
Leader Devon Watson says council budgets for 'unforeseen circumstances'