The proposed ban on styrofoam products in Samoa has been deferred for six months.
TV1Samoa reports that the ban which was to start 30 January 2020 has been put back to 30 June.
A senior officer of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment confirmed the ban had been postponed to allow local companies to get rid of styrofoam products already in stock.
The ban will prohibit the importation and use of all styrofoam products like plates, cups and other containers.
