On January 1, 2019, Jamaica became one of the most recent nations to ban single-use plastics. This is a huge step forward in the reduction of pollutants in our world.
They banned single-use plastic bags, straws, and polystyrene (Styrofoam). These are major pollutants that are widely used. After a person uses one of these items, they are just thrown away. This can cause them to end up in the ocean or in another wildlife habitat.
By 2021 the ban will be in full effect. All plastic straws, plastic bags, and Styrofoam must be out of production and it cannot come onto the island. To ensure that the new rules are being followed there are a few agencies that will enforce on the island. The main agencies protecting these rules are, the Jamaica Customs Agency, the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority, the National Solid Waste Management Authority, and the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
This is a major step in the right direction and maybe some other nations will follow in the near future.