Dominica to Ban Plastic, Styrofoam by 2019

Dominica has announced a dramatic next step in its journey to become the world's first green climate-resilient nation.

The Caribbean island has set out to completely ban common plastics and single-use styrofoam cups and food containers, effective January 2019.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerritrevealed the latest sustainability effort during a budget address last month.

Aid is beginning to reach the northern parts of the island, which were among the worst hit by the quake, but witnesses on the ground in Kayangan said hundreds of people -- many young children and elderly -- are still waiting for help to reach their area.

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While the list of banned items hasn't been finalized, it will certainly include plastic straws, plastic plates, plastic forks, plastic knives, styrofoam cups and styrofoam containers.

The ambitious undertaking comes less than one year after Dominica was left devastated by Hurricane Maria. The island has since been working with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to prepare for future natural disasters.

Several other destinations and travel suppliers around the world have pledged to do away with plastic straws and other items in recent months, including some hotels, theme parks, airport restaurants, cruise lines and tour operators.

Source: Travel Pulse