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.

中国禁止超市和生产市场的塑料袋已经有3年之久。从那时起，获取这样一种自然的免费的购物袋需要支付额外费用。根据国家发革委统计，自从禁令下达以来，超市已经将塑料袋的使用减少了三分之二。但是便宜的甚至是有毒的超薄塑料袋仍然在农贸市场很普遍。据报道，政府将加大力度，禁止餐馆和医院使用免费塑料袋。