(Note: 1. The detailed standards related to the categories of plastic products in the catalog will be dynamically updated and adjusted according to actual implementation. 2. During the response to major public emergencies such as natural disasters, accidents, public health incidents, and social security incidents, Disposable plastic products used for emergency protection, material distribution, catering services, etc. in specific areas are exempt from the ban.)

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Regional control of plastic use

In order to facilitate local implementation of the "Provincial Implementation Opinions", the Provincial Development and Reform Commission and the Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment have formulated the "Catalogue of Plastic Products Prohibited and Restricted from Production, Sales and Use in Guangdong Province (2020 Edition)", which clarifies the relevant standards for detailed restrictions , Regional scope and time node.
     For example, ultra-thin plastic shopping bags with a thickness of less than 0.025 millimeters, and polyethylene agricultural mulch film with a thickness of less than 0.01 millimeters will be banned from production and sales across the province from September 1 this year. The production and sale of disposable foamed plastic tableware and disposable plastic cotton swabs will be prohibited from January 1, 2021.
    It also clarifies the restrictions by region. Starting from January 1, 2021, shopping malls, supermarkets, pharmacies, bookstores and other places in the urban built-up areas of Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as well as food and beverage take-out services and various exhibition activities, are the first to prohibit the use of non-degradable plastic bags. From January 1, 2023, shopping malls, supermarkets, pharmacies, bookstores and other venues, as well as food and beverage delivery services, and various exhibition activities in built-up areas above prefecture-level cities and built-up areas of coastal cities and counties will be prohibited.

For another example, from January 1, 2021, the canteens of party and government agencies, public institutions, state-owned enterprises and other units in the province have taken the lead to stop using disposable plastic tableware. The catering industry in the province shall not actively provide it to consumers. The use of catering services in built-up areas and scenic spots in cities above the prefecture level is prohibited. From January 1, 2023, it will be expanded to prohibit the use of catering services in built-up counties and scenic spots.
      The list also proposes special circumstances. During the response to major public emergencies such as natural disasters, accidents, public health incidents and social security incidents, disposable plastic products used for emergency protection, material distribution, and catering services in specific areas are exempted. For restricted use.