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Four supermarkets save about 10 million plastic bags in one year

Source: Yiwu sourcing agent    Author: Helan      Date: 2009-06-12

The ban on free plastic bags has been implemented for one year since June 1 last year. Statistics from four leading supermarkets (Century Mart, Trust Mart,Tesco and Eucalyptus) show that they have saved 11.88 million plastic bags with a total cost of 700 thousand yuan since June 1 last year.
It is learned that since the implementation of ban on free plastic bags,Yiwu supermarkets and department stores have been charging for the use of plastic bags . After a period of adjustment, many customers have formed the habit of using reusable shopping bags .“One year of ban on the free plastic bags shows that supermarkets and department stores have firmly implemented the policy and achieved a remarkable effect,which has much to do with the forceful execution of enterprises as well as the consumers’broad perspective and environmental awareness,” said a person concerned in a supermarket.



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