Tuesday, 17 September 2024
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 already bring their own bags to stores after take-home plastic bags were banned in 2019.
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