The measure was affected by the environmental damage caused by the plastic in the insular region, which was declared a Natural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1978.
From tomorrow, Tuesday May 22 to the date, the hotels, restaurants and other sites of the archipelago to prohibit the sale and use of sorbets, the first residue that will be prohibited.
In order to avoid contamination in Galapagos, it is not possible to take to the islands:
Plastic straws since May 26, 2018
Single-use plastic bags since June 26, 2018
Flex foam packaging since October 26, 2018
Non-returnable plastic bottles as of February 26, 2019.
