In the farmers' market, there are a bunch of plastic bags hanging in front of each stall, a few heads of garlic in a bag, a handful of cabbage in a bag, buy a trip down, it is common to use ten plastic bags; Fresh electricity supplier to buy a dish, a variety of vegetables are plastic net set, plastic wrap, plastic boxes, etc...

From September 1, the "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of environmental pollution by solid waste" was officially implemented, and the new solid waste law clearly clarified that the prevention and control of environmental pollution by solid waste adhere to the principle of reduction, resource utilization and harmfulness. Recently, various localities have also introduced a new version of the "plastic restriction Order".

Reporter survey found that since June 1, 2008 began to implement the "plastic limit order" so far, for a period of time, the use of non-degradable plastic bags has been reduced. But in the past year or two, in some farmers' markets, the use of disposable plastic bags has rebounded. At the same time, take-out and fresh e-commerce businesses have become large users of plastic products.

Where is it difficult to control plastic bags?

"plastic limit" 12 years why are plastic products used more and more? Relevant experts and industry analysts believe that the high price of substitutes is a main reason.

What is not allowed to use plastic bags? Biodegradable materials are considered to be a great solution to plastic pollution. However, the reporter's investigation found that the current cost is still high due to the impact of market size. Wang Wang, executive vice president of the Plastic recycling branch of the China Synthetic Resin Association, said: "There is still a lack of convenient and cheap alternatives as single-use plastic products."

It is understood that the price of degradable plastic bags is two or three times that of ordinary plastic bags, and the price will double when it reaches the consumer place.

In addition, the current degradable plastic bags are not durable is also one of the reasons why it is difficult to promote. Some merchants reflect that the texture of degradable plastic bags is too soft, and the use experience is far less than that of ordinary plastic bags.

Industry insiders believe that the "plastic limit order" is difficult to implement another reason is difficult to implement, the need for corresponding law enforcement support. If there is no strict law enforcement, the lack of effective treatment measures for some illegal use of ultra-thin plastic bag businesses, the paid use of plastic bags only increases the income of businesses.

Control of plastic pollution can not be done in one move

According to incomplete statistics, China has more than 20 provinces have issued new "plastic limit order". In addition to banning and limiting the use of plastic products, local governments have also proposed to speed up the promotion of alternative products and models. The reporter found that the new version of the "plastic limit order" in addition to the reduction requirements, but also from the design, manufacturing, circulation, consumption, recycling, recycling and other aspects of the arrangement.

Insiders said that the causes of plastic pollution are complex, and the relevant governance can not be achieved overnight, and it is a long way to promote the "plastic limit" to achieve actual results.

Wang Wang and other believe that first of all, we must increase law enforcement efforts to promote the landing of policies.

In addition, in addition to plastic packaging production enterprises, takeout, express delivery platforms and product sellers are stakeholders, these production, circulation, sales enterprises and platforms should also bear the corresponding responsibility, it is suggested to further clarify, compacting the relevant stakeholder responsibilities, in order to promote these enterprises to reduce excessive packaging, Actively use recyclable packaging products and logistics distribution equipment.

We should establish a consumer restraint and incentive mechanism. Wang Wang believes that consumers should be encouraged to reuse plastic bags and try to use environmentally friendly shopping bags.

Some experts suggest that "green life" should be advocated through positive incentives. For example, businesses can encourage consumers to bring their own cups for drinks through points, exchange and other ways to reduce environmental pollution caused by disposable plastic cups and straws.

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