What are the results of the 10-year plastic restriction order? And the inspiration for the body mounted packaging film industry?

2023-09-12

What are the results of the 10-year plastic restriction order? And the inspiration for the body mounted packaging film industry? Starting from June 1, 2008, a nationwide plastic restriction was implemented and promoted, prohibiting the production and sale of plastic shopping bags with a thickness of less than 0.025MM. Since then, all retail stores such as shopping centers and markets have adopted a system of disposable plastic shopping bags, which cannot be provided for free. For the past decade, supermarkets and shopping centers have strictly followed relevant regulations, but in some farms, roadside stores will provide free plastic bags. With the rise of the delivery and express delivery industries, the use of plastic bags is also increasing. What are the impacts of plastic restriction orders and SMT packaging film industries? How should the body mounted packaging film industry upgrade itself and innovate in new materials? It is worth pondering for practitioners of body mounted packaging films.

Provide plastic bags for new major customers

Data shows that from 2008 to 2016, major retail stores in China saved approximately 70 billion plastic shopping bags, or approximately 8.75 billion bags per year. The increasing number of express packaging and plastic boxes has become a new issue.

According to statistics, in 2016, the national express delivery industry consumed approximately 14.7 billion plastic bags, and China's three major delivery platforms consumed 7.3 billion plastic bags annually, far exceeding the amount saved by plastic shopping bags annually. We also communicate with some couriers. Generally speaking, express delivery companies use an average of 50 to 100 bags per day. Due to the regional contracting approach adopted by the express delivery industry, each express delivery company has a certain degree of autonomy. Some couriers may use their own company's eco-friendly bags, but there are also some who purchase their own plastic bags.

Strict implementation by supermarkets and free use by vegetable farmers

Data shows that from June 2008 to 2016, the use of plastic bags in shopping centers and hypermarkets nationwide generally decreased by more than two-thirds, with a cumulative decrease of about 1.4 million tons of plastic shopping bags. But most citizens do not have the habit of carrying a large bag when buying vegetables at the farmers' market. Therefore, when buying vegetables, generally speaking, traders tend to provide free plastic bags, which are purchased by suppliers. Previously, it was required to use environmentally friendly bags, but there has been no demand in the past two years. Generally, markets that use plastic bags to mix new materials for production have relatively low costs, usually more than one pound of plastic bags, for 15 yuan or 10 yuan, which are not high in cost and easy to use. There are also some relatively standardized agricultural markets where bags are purchased uniformly, and environmentally friendly and biodegradable bags offer a price of about 24 yuan. At present, the scope of the plastic restriction order does not cover the body mounted packaging film industry. However, as a specialized packaging material for close fitting packaging, we should consider the environmental protection and biodegradability of the packaging material.

Besides express delivery, delivery is also an unregulated field. The relevant person in charge of the delivery platform interviewed by the reporter said that they believe that enterprises use recyclable or degradable plastic products, but have no right to force them.

The new version of the plastic restriction order is under preparation for revision and improvement

Since the release of the plastic restriction order, our intuition is that the effect is weakening, and plastic bags have made people's lives more convenient, so a comprehensive ban on discussing is not an ideal way out. In life, most people do not care about the outcome of plastic bags. Plastic restrictions have been in place for ten years. At that time, it was required to prohibit plastic shopping bags with a thickness of less than 0.025MM in production and sales. Nowadays, it is difficult to see ultra-thin plastic bags, and from this perspective, the plastic limit has a certain positive significance. In the past decade, with the development and changes of society, takeout and express delivery have become the "gathering place" of plastic bags. At present, the relevant levels of the national government have paid attention to this issue and have included research and improvement of the plastic policy and regulatory system in the agenda. However, from a policy perspective alone, it cannot solve the fundamental problem. It also requires citizens to cultivate environmental awareness and reduce the use of plastic products from their own perspective. Due to the limited availability of petroleum resources, it is a non renewable resource. Therefore, the body mounted packaging film industry should follow the spirit of innovation and develop more environmentally friendly and clean types of body mounted packaging films.

I understand all the principles, but I must abide by the law

The realization of plastic limit actually curbs white pollution, but it is not a significant aftereffect. Even in supermarkets with strict plastic restrictions, plastic bags for bulk food can be carried freely. Not to mention roadside stores, or a large number of express packages, takeout packaging, and so on. Due to the difficulty in changing consumption habits, if plastic restrictions are violated in front-end production, back-end recycling, and other aspects, corresponding penalties must be followed to solve this problem from a legislative, institutional, and conceptual perspective! In fact, the problem of plastic waste is not only a common phenomenon in China, but also in other countries. In 2015, 28 EU countries unanimously agreed for the first time to reduce the use of thin plastic bags. This year, the European Union proposed to further expand the scope of "plastic restrictions" through legislation, and to comprehensively ban plastic products such as plastic tableware.

The good news is that in July this year, the "Revised Draft of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste (Draft for Soliciting Opinions)" solicited public opinions on the production, sales, and use of plastics, including plastic bags. It is expected to achieve recovery in accordance with the law.

Improving relevant laws and regulations will effectively promote the development of biodegradable plastics, recycling materials industry and technology. Guangdong Fengyuan Packaging is one of the main manufacturers in the body mounted packaging film industry, with strong technical strength, a complete range of product types, and strong research and development capabilities for new products. It has the ability to develop new types of body mounted packaging films that are more in line with environmental protection concepts.

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