CHINA TO BAN SINGLE USE PLASTIC BAGS AND PACKAGING BOXES

China has been trying to deal with the enormous quantities of plastic wastage for more than three decades. As a developing country with the largest population in the world, China generates more than 215 million tonnes of urban household waste annually. However, national figures for recycling are not available.

The National Development and Reform Commission of China issued the new policy on Sunday. This policy will be implemented over....