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    Thailand pushes "plastic reduction" policy, shopping malls, supermarkets, etc. will not provide plastic bags from next year

    • Last Update: 2022-08-21
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    According to foreign media reports, in order to reduce plastic pollution, Thailand announced that from January 2020, shopping malls, convenience stores and supermarkets will no longer provide plastic bags


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    According to the report, from January 2020, shopping malls in Thailand will stop providing plastic bags.
    A total of 43 shopping malls, more than 10,000 7-11 stores, and Big C, Tesco Lotus, Tops, Central, etc.
    responded to the "plastic reduction" policy.


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    According to reports, the "plastic reduction" policy was proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand, and was signed and supported by shopping malls, supermarkets and large chain stores in Thailand


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    According to the environmental protection organization in Thailand, Thailand produces 2 million tons of garbage every year, and 75 billion plastic bags are produced every year, half of which come from shopping centers, supermarkets and convenience stores, and the other half from traditional markets and street vendors.
    "The action is urgent


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