Bans on plastic straws, plates and cutlery come in as China ramps up its war on plastic to reduce the volume of waste the country generates
- China’s promise to reduce plastic consumption and the waste it generates goes full steam ahead as more local governments join national clean-up campaign
- Chengdu has announced a ban on the use of plastic straws in restaurants, cafes, and tea houses, while Guangzhou outlaws use of plastic tableware
China’s vow to clean up the country by reducing plastic waste in 2021 is moving full steam ahead, with more local governments joining the campaign last week.
Announcing its action plan, Chengdu, a city of 16.3 million people and the capital of Sichuan province, said it would ban the use of plastic straws in restaurants, cafes and tea houses. It has also called on supermarkets and shops to stop using non-biodegradable plastic bags from next year.
In the Guangdong capital Guangzhou, similar orders were issued, with disposable plastic tableware – including containers and utensils – added to the list of banned items.
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