Single-use plastic bag use in England has fallen by 20% after a 10p charge was brought in last year, the government has said. The price was increased from the 5p charge introduced in 2015.

PETALING JAYA: Merchants are all for cutting down on the use of plastic bags, but consumers must also be taught not to insist on having them, says the Federation of Hawkers and Traders ...

Many cities have implemented bans on free, single-use plastic bags to reduce environmental pollution. However, a recent study has shown that these bans can have unexpected consequences ...

Raising Awareness: The day raises awareness about the environmental consequences of plastic bag use and encourages individuals and businesses to adopt more sustainable practices. Promoting ...

China introduced a plastic bag surcharge in 2008 in a bid to reduce plastic waste. But the problem is reemerging amid the coronavirus pandemic. In 2008, China faced a plastic problem. As the ...

A year has passed since Japan introduced mandatory charges to customers for each single-use plastic bag taken from retail stores. The ratio of shoppers who decline plastic bags at stores has risen ...