Santos Guardiola to Ban Single-Use Plastics Starting January 2027

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 19, 2026 · Originally reported October 19, 2026 by Diario Roatán

The municipality of Santos Guardiola has announced an ordinance banning plastics, effective January 1, 2027, to protect the environment and public health, with a grace period for businesses to sell off existing stock.

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