Used plastic not being turned into fish feed, says fisheries dept

Used plastic not being turned into fish feed, says fisheries dept

Source: Free Malaysia Today

7/4/2024

Used plastic not being turned into fish feed, says fisheries dept

Credit: Free Malaysia Today

PETALING JAYA: The federal fisheries department has denied rumours of used plastic being processed into fish feed pellets, following action taken yesterday by the Kedah environment department against a recycling factory.

The fisheries department said the rumours arose from confusion about the packaging used by the factory for plastic pellets, which led local breeders to believe these pellets were meant to be fish feed.

“The bags used for packaging were (previously used) for fish feed, which caused confusion among breeders.

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