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According to the Brussels Times, in the Brussels Capital Region of Belgium, from March 1, 2020, stores will completely ban the use of disposable plastic bags (plastic bags less than 50 microns thick, where the micron is one millionth of a meter) ). Brussels Environment says that even if plastic bags are derived from biological raw materials, they can be composted at home, no exception. It is reported that the ban applies to all stores in Brussels and that market vendors and street vendors are also under supervision. Inspectors from the Brussels Ministry of the Environment will perform an inspection.

As early as 2017, Brussels introduced a ban on plastic bags-initially it was forbidden to get plastic bags at the cash register for free or at a cost; then it was forbidden to use plastic bags as packaging bags.

For a long time, consumers in plastic bags of fruits and vegetables in bulk are not prohibited. With the arrival of the new order, this type of plastic bags has also come to an end. Brussels aims to reduce white pollution and make cities cleaner by passing a ban on plastic bags. Authorities are calling on residents to bring their own packaging when shopping. Materials can be cloth, cardboard, stainless steel or glass. At the same time, it is pointed out that some products do not need packaging, just put them in a handbag or backpack. Food shopping equipment replacing plastic bags, Figure | Go zero waste Local residents in Brussels have some questions and ideas about this new plastic bag ban. The following is a question and answer from the Brussels Ministry of Environment in response to local residents'

Q1: Plastic bag ban on the environment and Brussels residents What are the benefits?

According to research, the ban on plastic bags can greatly reduce the extraction of natural resources and the production of plastic waste, and encourage people to respect the environment more. In order for the ban to work, we need to change our previous habits and behaviors (using new plastic bags for every purchase) and move to eco-friendly bags (reusable bags).

Q2: How can the ban on plastic bags benefit traders?

In addition to showing a more positive stance on environmental issues, from an economic perspective, the cost of producing and transporting plastic bags will disappear, and the space for storing plastic bags will be freed up. Compared with plastic bags, environmental protection bags are more durable.

Q3: Are disposable bio-based plastic bags and household compostable plastic bags also covered by the ban?

Some of them may not be petrochemicals, but they are still plastic bags, and the core component is still a polymer. Therefore, they are also banned.

Q4: What kind of bags should be provided to consumers?

All reusable bags are OK. Only in this way can we reduce the impact of human lifestyles on the environment.

Q5: Can I provide disposable paper bags to customers?

This ban applies to disposable plastic bags, so related regulations are not binding on disposable paper bags. However, our goal is to avoid single use whenever possible to reduce the impact of our lifestyle on the environment.

Q6: Are reusable bags more environmentally friendly?

If they get reused, yes. It doesn't make sense if they are used only once. Therefore, consumers' attitudes and behaviors must be changed so that they will not use reusable bags like they used disposable plastic bags in the past.

I would like to commend Brussels' new plastic ban. Whether it is traditional plastic or biodegradable plastic, as a disposable plastic, it will cause many uncontrollable environmental and health problems. Use less disposable products, and switch to reusable supplies is king!