The Tobago House of Assembly has passed a motion to phase out polystyrene foam products on the island

The motion, which was moved by Infrastructure Secretary, Kwesi Des Vignes surrounded preserving Tobago’s environmental integrity through the phasing out of the importation, production, and use of polystyrene foam products and the promotion of alternative products.

Speaking with News Power Now this morning Des Vignes revealed that both in Tobago and Trinidad it is very important for citizens to be aware of how they can protect the environment.

He said that there has also been the start of a noise pollution drive in the sister isle.