It's been almost three years since China banned plastic bags from supermarket and produce markets. Since then, what used to such a natural and free part of bagging shopping has required additional charge. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, supermarkets have reduced their plastic bag use by two-thirds since the ban took effect. But cheap or even poisonous ultra-thin plastic bags are still widespread in farmer’s markets. It was reported that China will update plastic bag ban and ban restaurants and hospitals from handing out free plastic bags.

中國禁止超市和生產市場的塑料袋已經有3年之久。從那時起，獲取這樣一種自然的免費的購物袋需要支付額外費用。根據國家發革委統計，自從禁令下達以來，超市已經將塑料袋的使用減少了三分之二。但是便宜的甚至是有毒的超薄塑料袋仍然在農貿市場很普遍。據報道，政府將加大力度，禁止餐館和醫院使用免費塑料袋。