24 Billion Less Plastic Bags Since Ban

According to a report released by the National Development and Reform Commission yesterday, the central government's introduction of a nationwide ban on the free provision of

plastic bags in major supermarkets 3 years ago, has resulted in 24 billion less plastic bags being produced, which is estimated to have reduced plastic consumption by over

600,000 tons. This reduction in the use of plastic translated into savings of 3.6 million tons of oil, more than 5 million tons of coal and has also reduced carbon

emissions by over 10 million tonnes.

Source
Xinhua News Agency

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