The adjustment to the plastic bag levy will be implemented tomorrow (31st). The new measures include an increase in the levy from 5 cents to $1, and the cancellation of the current exemption for containing frozen food.
In addition, the authorities pointed out that if the food has been "completely" contained in the packaging, it will not be exempted, which means that when the public buys blueberries with holes in the packaging boxes, fruits wrapped in paper, and garlic in mesh bags in the future , and will no longer receive free plastic bags.
However, if the public buys bulk food, they can still get free plastic bags, such as vegetables and seafood that are not included. In addition, plastic bags that have been sealed when they arrive, clinic medicine bags, and ice-cream insulation bags are also exempted.
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▼Plastic bag charges will be raised to RMB 1 from December 31▼
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1. Charge
Starting tomorrow, the plastic bag levy (plastic bag tax) will be increased to $1. The plastic bags subject to the charge include the common "vest bag" and flat bags exempted in the past. Paper bags commonly used in retail stores, if attached Plastic accessories or surfaces with plastic components also need to be charged.
In addition, although non-woven bags (green bags) can be reused many times, they are also plastic products, so they are also charged.
It is worth mentioning that the Environmental Protection Agency requires merchants to charge at least 1 yuan for each plastic bag, which means that merchants can charge more than 1 yuan, but the department calls on merchants to clearly explain the relevant policies to customers.
As for the plastic bag levy collected, the authorities pointed out that merchants should donate the relevant income to support environmental protection work or use it to support the green operation of their own businesses, and properly share the relevant donations with the public.
▼Plastic bags subject to charge▼
2. Cancellation of exempted items
Buying frozen food at present is not in bulk or packaged, because there is a chance of "sweating", the public can ask for free flat bags.
However, starting from tomorrow, the packaged frozen food is "completely contained in the package", so the request for plastic bags will no longer be free.
In addition, at present, if the package of the item is not sealed, it can also be exempted, but from tomorrow, if the relevant item is completely contained in the package, it will not be exempted, including meat and vegetables completely wrapped in plastic wrap, fully contained in plastic Meat in film and plastic discs, fruit completely wrapped in film or paper, and bread that has been wrapped in plastic bags without any part exposed.
▼Food Exemption from Plastic Bag Charges▼
3. Items still exempt
As for foods that are not or only partially packaged, they are still exempt, such as loose fruit and vegetables, bread and seafood without any packaging.
According to the authorities, only one free plastic bag can be obtained for each transaction, but if the free plastic bag cannot contain all the food, or if only one plastic bag is used, the plastic bag may be damaged, and putting multiple foods in the same free plastic bag will cause damage. If the quality of the food is damaged, one or more free plastic bags can be provided in the above three cases.
In addition to food, there are also a number of circumstances in which the public can be exempted from the plastic bag levy when purchasing items, including pre-packaged plastic bags for toilet paper rolls, medicine bags in clinics, plastic bags specially designed to hold goods, and purchases of ice cream Insulation bags, etc., which form part of the goods.
▼Example of Non-Food Plastic Bag Fee Exemption▼
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4. Takeaway
In addition, free plastic bags are also available for non-sealed takeaway boxes, including coffee cups, crepes in cartons, and styrofoam boxes.
However, the authorities pointed out that the exempt takeaway must be available for immediate consumption, prepared on-site, in non-sealed packaging, and at the time of sale, the seller's intention is to be eaten outside the scope of the place of sale.
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