A HK$1 levy on plastic bags took effect on Saturday. Photo: Jelly Tse
‘I had no idea’: Hongkongers question new HK$1 levy on plastic bags as some shoppers are caught off guard by new policy
- Increased levy for plastic bags took effect on Saturday, with shoppers also unable to get free carriers for loose produce and meats
- Some residents say they already bring their own bags, while others feel ‘desensitised’ to existing cost and have no plan to stop using plastic carriers
A HK$1 levy on plastic bags took effect on Saturday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Corrected [3:54pm, 3 Jan, 2023]
- [3:54pm, 3 Jan, 2023]
This article has been updated to state that Ikea is offering a HK$1 discount to customers who bring their own containers and spend more than HK$10 for takeaway at its restaurants, instead of a 10 per cent discount as previously reported.
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