Three years after ban, demand for plastic bags remains strong
Law enforcement officers from the local industry and commerce bureau inspect plastic bags at an open market in Huaibei, Auhui province, on Tuesday. Li Xin / for China Daily |
BEIJING - The decision to outlaw the free distribution of plastic bags at shops and supermarkets in an attempt to protect the environment is still a hot topic three years after the ban came into effect, according to industry insiders.
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