Plastikeep must stay

THE EDITOR: Plastikeep has devoted seven years of tireless effort and passionate devotion to build a culture of responsible management of our unwanted plastics. This level of commitment and energy for a cause cannot be replicated in a government agency, so it is important to keep Plastikeep going.

In funding Plastikeep, not only is the nation getting the max from each dollar spent, but the money is going to a project that is definitely “green” and certainly critical to protect our environment now and for future generations.

Reduce the plastic waste and you reduce the flooding and mosquito breeding places — thus also reducing government expenditure. So on balance, whatever dollars the Green Fund provides to Plastikeep means equal or greater savings in areas like health and the economy.

We all recognise that money is tight. Consider however that the amount needed by Plastikeep is relatively small, yet will have major impact.

PAULA LUCIE-SMITH, Maraval