Legal analysis: Non-degradable plastic bags: By the end of 2121, the use of non-degradable plastic bags will be prohibited in shopping malls, supermarkets, pharmacies, bookstores and other places in urban built-up areas of municipalities directly under the central government, provincial capital cities and cities with separate plans, as well as catering packaging and take-away services and various exhibition activities, and the use of non-degradable plastic bags will be regulated and restricted in bazaars; By the end of 2122, the scope of implementation will be extended to all urban built-up areas above prefecture level and coastal county built-up areas. By the end of 2125, the use of non-degradable plastic bags will be banned in the markets in the above areas. Disposable plastic tableware: by the end of 2121, non-degradable disposable plastic straws will be banned in the catering industry nationwide; Non-degradable disposable plastic tableware is prohibited for catering services in built-up areas and scenic spots in 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%. Disposable plastic articles in hotels and restaurants: By the end of 2122, star-rated hotels and restaurants nationwide will no longer provide disposable plastic articles voluntarily, and related services can be provided by setting up self-service purchasing machines and providing refillable detergent. By the end of 2125, the scope of implementation will be extended to all hotels, hotels and homestays.
Legal basis: Notice of General Office of the State Council on Restricting the Use of Plastic Shopping Bags; The purpose of the notice on the use of plastic shopping bags is to restrict and reduce the use of plastic bags and curb "white pollution".