Empresarios por Puerto Rico, an organization representing a broad spectrum of local businesses, unveiled Wednesday a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening the island’s economy.
The Puerto Rico Products Association announced the return for a second year of “Hecho en Puerto Rico: La Tienda,” a retail space showcasing hundreds of locally made products and services.
The ban on disposable plastic shopping bag kicks in Dec. 30, but though Puerto Rico’s retailers have had a year to prepare, don’t expect them all to give up plastic right away.