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Hot comment 丨 Enhanced national mobilization “Plastic Restraining Order” on the road to environmental protection
CCTV News Client 2021-01-04
Many people discovered on the first day of 2021 that the disposable plastic straws provided by the original milk tea shops, fast food restaurants, and toasting cafes were gone. They were replaced by paper straws or swapped out for biodegradable polylactic acid straws. And some have been replaced by tapas that can be consumed directly. It turned out that the “Enhanced Plastic Restraining Order” was officially released on January 1. This is an important event closely related to the daily life of our people.
The “Plastic Restraining Order” is not unknown to everyone. The General Office of the State Council issued it already in 2008, stipulating that the production, sale and use of plastic shopping bags with a thickness of less than 0.025 mm will be prohibited throughout the country as of June 1 of that year. Implement a paid use system for plastic shopping bags.
After 12 years, the “plastic limit order” has been updated again. In January 2020, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued the “Opinions on the further strengthening of the treatment of plastic pollution”, stipulating that by the end of 2020, non-degradable disposable plastic straws will be banned in the catering industry across the country.
Regarding the “plastic limit” issue, all parts of the country have been proceeding in an orderly manner. Every common consumer and related industry is also changing in this “environmental protection battle”. Experience tells us that the “improved plastic restraining order” requires “cooperation.” It has very small requirements, such as the hope that each consumer can bring their own shopping bags; He also has higher-level spiritual needs, such as the hope that everyone has a green heart.
The implementation of the “Plastics Restraining Order” must start at the source. This is a requirement for the relevant state departments, including the effective implementation of the relevant systems, controlling the production of disposable plastic bags and plastic straws from the source and at the same time at the circulation link. Strengthen the supervision of supermarkets and catering companies, so that the circulation channels of plastic products are fundamentally cut off.
We have seen that in the year since the “Enhanced Plastic Restraining Order” was issued, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places have issued specific program requirements. In fact, in addition to mandatory measures, the relevant departments still have a lot of soft work to do, such as providing relevant support policies to companies enforcing the ban, such as encouraging volunteers to be more involved in plastic restriction work. and use The point reward method encourages consumers to use greener products.
The “Enhanced Plastic Restraining Order” was well implemented at the beginning of the new year, but the use of non-degradable plastic products is still everywhere in farmers’ markets, street vendors, and elsewhere. In addition to cost reasons, some alternatives are also problematic because they are easy to melt when exposed to water, soften when exposed to heat, and soak into the soup. How to develop alternatives that not only meet the requirements of the policy, but are also moderately profitable and easy to use, requires more effort on the part of production companies. A basic perception is: environmental pollution has long been a global problem and restricting plastic is an inevitable trend. No company or business can stop it. If they want to survive, they must find alternative products as soon as possible.
We have already seen that the “plastic restraining order” has spawned many smart companies. Have you ever used the non-woven bag that comes with the product? They are like fluid billboards, pleasing consumers and increasing the visibility of the company. Have you ever come across poignant slogans in the cashier area of a supermarket? Just a few chatty gossip can also create a beautiful landscape. Did you know that a new big consumer of plastic bags is also forming, a new habit in the express industry? Although the eco-friendly bags used by many express companies today are relatively expensive, they can be recycled, saving packaging costs in the long run. Did you discover that when buying fresh produce online, the original foam boxes and aluminum foil bags were replaced by a cold chain circulation incubator and there was no box for delivery? Because those boxes have to be recycled, cold chain environmental protection measures have also become harsh …
As for us ordinary consumers, the concept of green consumption is often reflected in many small details. Think about it, have you noticed the “No utensils needed” option on the takeout platform and consciously checked it? Have you developed the habit of carrying environmental protection bags with you? Did you know that the biodegradable straw cannot be thrown away at will? Planning to bring a bamboo, glass, or stainless steel straw when you drink milk tea?
In short, everyone should prepare their own heart of environmental protection, which is the highest and lowest requirement of the “improved plastic limit order”. The impact of disposable plastic products on the environment cannot be ignored. Updating the “plastic restraining order” also requires greater public awareness and requires that consumers, manufacturers, businesses, and relevant state departments form a joint effort to achieve this jointly. (Text 丨 Zhao Jing)
Publisher: Wang Yu
