CCTV news on January 19, the national development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of ecological environment today (19) announced the opinions on Further Strengthening the control of plastic pollution. By the end of 2020, China will take the lead in banning and restricting the production, sale and use of some plastic products in some areas and areas. By the end of 2022, the consumption of disposable plastic products will be significantly reduced, and the substitute products will be significantly reduced It has been promoted.

According to the principle of "forbidding one batch, substituting one batch, standardizing one batch", it is forbidden to produce and sell ultra-thin plastic shopping bags and ultra-thin polyethylene agricultural mulches. It is forbidden to use medical waste as raw material to make plastic products. The import of waste plastics is prohibited. It is forbidden to produce and sell disposable foaming plastic tableware, disposable plastic cotton swabs and daily chemical products containing plastic beads step by step. Prohibit or restrict the use of non degradable plastic bags, disposable plastic products, express plastic packaging, etc. step by step and field by field. Develop and promote green and environmental protection plastic products and alternative products, explore and cultivate new business models that are conducive to standardized recycling and recycling, and reduce plastic pollution. We will strengthen the classified recycling and transportation of plastic waste, and standardize the recycling and harmless disposal of plastic waste. Carry out special cleaning of plastic waste. At the same time, the Opinions also put forward supporting measures such as establishing and improving relevant laws and standards, improving supporting policies, strengthening scientific and technological support, and strictly supervising law enforcement.