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New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets

2023-07-03 13:53
Supermarkets already ban take-home bags but now thin bags used for vegetables will be outlawed too.
New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets

New Zealand has become the world's first country to expand its ban on plastic bags in supermarkets to thin bags, which are typically used to hold fruits or vegetables.

The move, which took effect on Saturday, is part of a wider government campaign against single-use plastics.

Most shoppers...