Dear MEL Topic Readers
New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets
New Zealand has saved over one billion plastic bags since it banned
take-home plastic bags in supermarkets in 2019. The environmentally conscious
country now bans the use of thin plastic bags to hold vegetables and fruits in
supermarkets. Shoppers are now expected to bring their own bags for fresh
produce in addition to shopping bags. Yes, single-use plastics pose
environmental and social problems, including gavage, litter, marine pollution, and
health impacts on people and animals. The ban might encourage the retail
industry to come up with more environmentally friendly packaging solutions than
single-use plastics, especially at convenience stores whose merchandise is mostly
packed in plastic. Though it might be a matter of convenience and economy how
soon and how much single-use plastics are replaced by other bags or containers,
the environment is one of the top priorities that humans need to work on in this
century.
Enjoy reading the article and think about how we should bring fresh
produce home.
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