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Guangzhou enacted a new version of the plastic restraining order in the central district’s six-star hotels to ban “six small items” from next year.
Golden Goat 2020-12-09
Establish and improve the management system for the production, circulation, use, recycling and disposal of plastic products to effectively control plastic pollution in an orderly and efficient manner.
Guangzhou issued a new version of the plastic restraining order! The production and sale of disposable foamed plastic tableware, disposable plastic cotton swabs and daily chemicals containing plastic microbeads will be banned.
Yangcheng Evening News reporter Tang Heng reported: On the 8th, the official website of the Guangzhou Development and Reform Commission announced the “Guangzhou City Plastic Pollution Control Work Plan” (en below, the “Plan”), which prohibits and restricts in an orderly manner the production and sale of some plastic products. Actively promote alternative products, establish a recycling system for plastic waste, establish a robust management system for the production, circulation, use, recycling and disposal of plastic products, and effectively control plastic pollution in an orderly and efficient manner.
Basically, achieve zero plastic waste landfill by 2025
According to the “Plan”, by the end of this year, Guangzhou urban urban areas and certain areas will take the lead in banning and restricting the production, sale and use of some plastic products, greatly reducing the consumption of plastic products.
By the end of 2022, the restricted scope will be expanded in an orderly manner. The consumption of disposable plastic products in the six central districts (Yuexiu district, Haizhu district, Liwan district, Tianhe district, Baiyun district, Huangpu district) will be significantly reduced, alternative products will be promoted, and plastics will be regulated. Recycling and waste disposal.
In prominent areas of plastic pollution and emerging areas such as e-commerce, express delivery and food delivery, a batch of replicable and extensible plastic reduction and green logistics models have been formed. By 2025, establish and improve the city management system for the production, circulation, consumption, recycling and disposal of plastic products, basically achieve zero dumping of plastic waste, create a new pattern of social co-governance “plastic reduction” and effectively control plastic pollution.
Four steps to the strictest plastic order
A reporter for the Yangcheng Evening News examined and found that this plastic restraining order has a detailed timeline, with the times for the restriction starting immediately, 2021, 2023, and 2026 respectively.
Among them, the city immediately prohibits the production and sale of ultra-thin plastic bags with a thickness of less than 0.025 mm, polyethylene film for agricultural mulch with a thickness of less than 0.01 mm, plastic products made from medical waste. as raw material and waste plastic infusion bags (bottles) to be recycled. ) For the original purpose or for the manufacture of catering containers and toys and other products for children, the government and party agencies of the city, institutions, state enterprises and other units first stop using them in canteens and catering, and restrict the use of non-degradable plastic bags in other jobs. Disposable plastic tableware.
Starting in 2021, the city bans the production and sale of disposable foamed plastic tableware and disposable plastic cotton swabs; the city bans the production of daily chemicals that contain plastic microbeads; shopping malls, supermarkets, pharmacies, bookstores and other places in built-up urban areas, as well as take-out food and drink services The use of non-degradable plastic bags is prohibited at various fairs and exhibitions. The market regulates and restricts the use of non-degradable plastic bags. The city-wide catering industry prohibits the use of non-degradable disposable plastic straws. Catering services in built urban areas and scenic locations prohibit the use of non-degradable disposable products. Plastic tableware; Star hotels and hotels in the six central districts do not place disposable plastic products (toothbrushes, combs, razors, shoe wipes, bath towels, nail files) in rooms; postal express outlets throughout the city restrict the use of non-degradable products Express plastic packaging bags, disposable plastic woven bags.
Beginning in 2023, the city will ban the sale of daily chemicals that contain plastic microbeads; The use of shopping centers, supermarkets, pharmacies, bookstores and other places in the city, as well as take-away food and drink services and various exhibition activities, are prohibited. The markets regulate and restrict the use of non-degradable plastic bags; The use of non-degradable disposable plastic tableware for catering services in the city is prohibited; Star-rated hotels, hotels and other venues throughout the city are no longer actively providing disposable plastic supplies (toothbrushes, combs, razors, shoe wipes, bath wipes, nail files); Express mail outlets throughout the city prohibit the use of non-degradable express plastic packaging bags and disposable woven plastic bags; Express mail outlets throughout the city reduce the use of non-degradable plastic tape.
Starting in 2026, the city’s bazaars will ban the use of non-degradable plastic bags; the intensity of consumption of non-degradable disposable plastic tableware in the take-out area will be reduced by more than 30%. The catering industry is encouraged to stop using non-degradable disposable plastic tableware when providing packaged take-out services; all Hotels, hotels and homestays no longer actively provide disposable plastic supplies (toothbrushes, combs, razors, shoe wipes, bath wipes, nail files); postal express outlets throughout the city prohibit the use of non-degradable plastic tape and tapeless cartons. The proportion increased to more than 20%.
Blockage and shortage: support for the development and promotion of alternative products
All kinds of plastic products are gradually banned Where do substitute products come from? The “Plan” proposes to promote the sale and use of biodegradable plastic bags in farmers markets, promote the use of non-plastic products such as cloth bags, paper bags and biodegradable shopping bags in shopping centers, supermarkets, pharmacies, bookstores, etc .; Express courier companies vigorously promote the use of electronic consignment notes and environmental protection boxes (bags), environmental protection tapes, environmental protection fillers and other environmentally friendly packaging; encourage production companies to use degradable materials for packaging; encourage and support agricultural producers to use biodegradable agricultural films. In addition, the “Plan” also proposes to implement eco-design, improve the safety and performance of recycling plastic products, and support research and development, production and promotion of fully biodegradable plastic products.
Additionally, during response to major public emergencies, such as natural disasters, accidents, public health incidents, and social security incidents, disposable plastic products used for emergency protection, distribution of materials, and catering services in specific areas are exempt from bans. .
Publisher: Bao She
