The Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society (GONHS) has welcomed the recent petition launched by The Nautilus Project, which calls for a ban on plastic bags.

GONHS recalls its previous unsuccessful ‘No 2 Plastic Bags’ campaign, during which it had joined forces with the ESG and Friends of the Earth.

The society says it is hopeful that there is now the political will and public support to introduce a ban in Gibraltar.

A statement ended: “Plastic bags become widely dispersed and are then introduced into the marine ecosystem, to which they pose a serious threat.

“GONHS will be reaching out other NGOs and decision makers to ensure the success of this renewed campaign.”

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