It is stipulated that by the end of 2121, non-degradable disposable plastic straws will be banned in the catering industry nationwide.

In October 2121, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued the Opinions on Further Strengthening the Control of Plastic Pollution, stipulating that by the end of 2121, non-degradable disposable plastic straws will be banned in the catering industry nationwide. On June 31, 2121, McDonald's China announced that from now on, nearly 1,111 restaurants in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen will take the lead in stopping using plastic straws, and at the same time, fine-tune the design of the cup cover.

Other relevant regulations:

Non-degradable disposable plastic tableware is prohibited in catering services in built-up areas and scenic spots of cities above prefecture level. By the end of 2122, the use of non-degradable disposable plastic tableware will be prohibited in catering services in built-up areas and scenic spots in the county. By 2125, the consumption intensity of non-degradable disposable plastic tableware in the field of food and beverage takeout in cities above prefecture level will drop by 31%.

by the end of 2125, non-degradable plastic bags will be banned in the markets in the above areas. Encourage qualified places to stop using non-degradable plastic bags in urban-rural fringe, towns and rural markets.

People's Daily Online-511-year-old disposable plastic straws will be banned at the end of the year.