China to Ban Free Plastic Bags in Shops. By Henry Sanderson, AP, May 30, 2008. "China will become the latest country to ban free plastic bags this weekend, part of a government-led campaign to cut down on waste and help the environment. The nationwide measure that goes into effect Sunday eliminates the flimsiest bags and forces stores to charge for others... The China Plastics Processing Industry Association estimates the measure will reduce the amount of plastic bags used by a third from 1.6 million tons a year. The Chinese now use 3 billion bags every day, according to the group, and they are virtually indestructible, taking years to break down and commonly ending up in China's clogged landfills.
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