New Zealand shakes up supermarkets, says no more to fruit and veggie plastic bags

New Zealand shakes up supermarkets, says no more to fruit and veggie plastic bags

In a pioneering environmental move, New Zealand has broadened its ban on single-use plastic bags to include those often used for fruits and vegetables in supermarkets. This expansion, effective from Saturday, intensifies the government’s ongoing fight against single-use plastics, setting a global precedent. The initial prohibition on take-home plastic bags was enacted in 2019, leading […]