Policy Insight: How China’s Biodegradable Packaging Standard Cut 20 Billion Plastic Bags Annually
Introduction Plastic pollution remains a global environmental challenge. Since the 2008 Plastic Ban, China has steadily promoted sustainable biodegradable packaging alternatives. The national standard for biodegradable plastic shopping bags, enforced over five years, has cut traditional plastic bag use by around 20 billion annually. This shift greatly aids carbon reduction and resource conservation. 1. Policy […]