New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets

Lai Cheng July 11, 2023 0 Comments
Thin plastic bags are now banned in New Zealand supermarkets (GETTY IMAGES)

Thin plastic bags are now banned in New Zealand supermarkets. This new ruling makes New Zealand the world’s first country to expand its ban on plastic bags in supermarkets to thin bags, which are typically used to hold fruits or vegetables.

The new move is expected to prevent the usage of 150 million plastic bags per year.

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