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China News Agency, Macau, August 30 (Reporter Long Tuyou) The "Macao Special Administrative Region Gazette" published the Chief Executive's instructions on the 30th that from January 1 next year, the import and transfer of non-degradable plastic disposable food and beverage straws and Disposable stir stick to Macau
.
The Macao Environmental Protection Bureau stated that after a comprehensive analysis of the actual situation in Macao and reference to the experience of other regions, the Macao SAR government, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Foreign Trade Law, passed the Chief Executive's Instruction No.
122/2021, prohibiting non-degradable disposable plastic food and beverage straws and Import and transshipment of beverage stirrers to Macau
.
The Macao SAR government has gradually promoted the "plastic reduction" work in recent years.
Among them, the "Restriction on the Provision of Plastic Bags" law came into effect on November 18, 2019.
It stipulates that, except for a few specific commodities and shopping places, plastic bags shall not be provided free of charge in all retail activities.
A fine of 1,000 patacas per plastic bag will be imposed on those who violate the regulations; from January 1, 2020, the import and transfer of disposable styrofoam tableware (including lunch boxes, bowls, cups and plates) to Macao will be prohibited through the instructions of the Chief Executive
.
The person in charge of the coffee and tea shop at the new port of Macau said that after the ban takes effect, the plastic straws and stirring sticks will be replaced by paper ones, which will contribute to the "plastic restriction order" and support the environmental protection work of the SAR government
.
Map of China's Provinces and Cities Banning Plastic Policies
Map of China's Provinces and Cities Banning Plastic Policies2021 Prohibition and Restriction Policies for Disposable Products in Countries Around the World
2021 Prohibition and Restriction Policies for Disposable Products in Countries Around the WorldData source: Northeast Securities, Biodegradable Materials Research Institute
