Beijing’s “10 Plastic Limits” began to solicit opinions yesterday——
Six major industries have become the focus of the ban on plastic products
Our reporter Cao Zheng
The proliferation of express packaging, non-degradable plastic lunch boxes, unlimited supermarket roll bags... These plastic products around the common people will soon become the top priority of the prohibition.
Since yesterday, the Municipal Development and Reform Commission and other departments have solicited opinions on the "Beijing Plastic Pollution Control Action Plan (2020-2025) (Draft for Comment)" (hereinafter referred to as "10 Plastic Limits").
"The release and implementation of the "Action Plan" (draft for comments) will complement the last piece of the plastic pollution control policy system, and the main framework of the city's plastic pollution control policy system will be basically established." The relevant person in charge of the Municipal Development and Reform Commission introduced, according to " "Limit 10 plastics", the city will strictly control the leakage of plastic waste to the environment, reduce the use of non-degradable disposable plastic products, promote the supply of alternative technologies and alternative products, and promote the classified recovery and recycling of plastic waste.
Focus on use:
Citizens' "food, lodging and shopping" life is completely reduced
Beijing is a consumer-oriented city for disposable plastic products.
Therefore, in addition to prohibiting and restricting the production and sales of some plastic products, the "10 Plastic Restrictions" focus on six key industries including catering, takeaway platforms, wholesale and retail, e-commerce express delivery, accommodation, exhibitions, and agricultural production. Strictly control the leakage of disposable plastic products to the natural environment.
To put it more vividly, all aspects of food, housing, and shopping in the lives of ordinary people will be "reduced".
Ban non-degradable disposable plastic straws at the end of the meal
The "10 plastic restrictions" for external consultations set a "time limit" for catering plastic products: By the end of 2020, the city's catering industry will ban the use of non-degradable disposable plastic straws and coffee stir bars; takeaways in built-up areas of the city ( Non-degradable plastic bags are forbidden for the service including dine-in packaging; non-degradable disposable plastic tableware is prohibited for dine-in services in built-up areas and scenic spots of this city.
What should be substituted for these non-degradable disposable plastic products?
According to the draft, the city encourages catering companies to use straw-coated lunch boxes that meet performance and food safety requirements to replace disposable plastic lunch boxes, use straight drinking cups instead of disposable plastic straws, and use reusable shopping bags instead of non-degradable shopping bags. Plastic bags, reduce the use of disposable plastic products.
"Limited to 10 plastics" does not only concern dining in the store.
There will also be more incentives on the takeaway platform.
Before the end of 2021, the city encourages take-out platforms to set options such as "no tableware" in the order link, and rewards in the form of points, and encourages consumers to choose through measures such as issuing platforms "exclusive green coupons".
Buyers will ban non-degradable plastic bags at the end of the year
Starting from the end of this year, there will be new changes in the shopping bags that businesses provide to customers.
According to the “10 plastic restrictions”, by the end of 2020, retail stores (including distribution services) such as shopping malls, supermarkets, pharmacies, bookstores, etc. in the built-up areas of this city are prohibited from using non-degradable plastic bags; by the end of 2023, plastic shopping bags in bazaars Fully realize centralized purchase and sales, and encourage urban sub-centers and ecological conservation areas to take the lead in stopping the use of non-degradable plastic bags in towns, townships and rural markets; by the end of 2025, the use of non-degradable plastic bags in the market in built-up areas of this city will be prohibited.
"Unlimited" plastic roll bags in supermarkets will explore new methods of control.
It is reported that the city encourages exploring the gradual implementation of clearly marking the price of plastic continuous roll bags and collecting the price of plastic continuous roll bags separately in addition to the commodity price to guide consumers to reduce the use of plastic continuous roll bags; encourage shopping malls, supermarkets, pharmacies, bookstores and other retail places Simplify product packaging, encourage and guide consumers to use environmentally friendly cloth bags, paper bags and other reusable packaging materials, and encourage retail companies to install self-service, intelligent reusable shopping bag sales devices.
Online shopping will also be "plasticized", especially in express packaging.
By the end of 2020, the packaging ratio of "slim tape" in postal express and e-commerce distribution outlets in the city shall reach 90%, and the utilization rate of circulating transit bags shall reach more than 95%.
By the end of 2022, non-degradable plastic packaging bags, woven bags, etc., shall be banned in postal express outlets in the city, and the utilization rate of circulating transit bags shall reach 100%.
By the end of 2025, the use of non-degradable plastic tapes in postal express outlets in the city will be prohibited.
To this end, the city will encourage e-commerce and express delivery companies to optimize innovative technologies, products and management models, reduce tape winding, filler use, and excessive packaging; encourage the use of foldable, recyclable packaging products and logistics distribution equipment to replace one time Plastic packaging; encourage production companies to cooperate with e-commerce companies to implement integrated packaging of commodity logistics to avoid secondary packaging; encourage express companies to independently recycle waste packaging and build a public recycling platform.
Staying in a hotel shall not voluntarily provide six types of disposable items
When it comes to the "living" link, hotels in the city are not allowed to actively provide the six types of disposable products, and can provide related services by setting up self-service purchase machines and providing refillable detergents.
By the end of 2025, the scope of the catalog will be gradually expanded according to the implementation situation, and the scope of implementation will be extended to homestays.
The reporter was informed that disposable plastic products (for hotels) are six types of products made of plastic as the main material, including toothbrushes, combs, bath wipes, razors, nail files, shoe wipes, etc.
In addition, the use of non-degradable plastic bags in various exhibitions and exhibitions held in the built-up areas of this city will be prohibited. Exhibitions and exhibition organizers are encouraged to organize green exhibitions and use reusable cloth bags and paper bags instead of non-degradable plastic bags.
Prohibit the production and sale of ultra-thin plastic shopping bags
It is reported that the city will also prohibit the production and sale of ultra-thin plastic shopping bags with a thickness of less than 0.025 mm, and polyethylene agricultural mulch film with a thickness of less than 0.01 mm; by the end of 2020, the production and sale of disposable foamed plastic tableware and disposable plastics will be prohibited. Cotton swabs prohibit the production of daily chemical products containing plastic microbeads; by the end of 2022, the sale of daily chemical products containing plastic microbeads is prohibited.
In agriculture, the use of mulch films above 0.014 mm (inclusive) will be promoted in rural areas of the city, fully biodegradable mulch film trials and demonstrations and agricultural film residue testing will be carried out, and agricultural plastic waste such as discarded seedling trays and water-saving irrigation materials will be properly disposed of.
By the end of 2022, a government-supported and market-led recycling and disposal system for waste agricultural film, pesticide and fertilizer packaging waste will be basically established, and the recycling rate of agricultural film will reach over 90%.
Pollution control:
Basically eliminate white pollution in key places and along the route by 2023
While reducing plastics in the use link, the "10 Plastic Limits" also offer the city a good way to control plastic pollution.
According to the relevant person in charge of the Municipal Development and Reform Commission, according to the draft for comments, the city will focus on four types of key venues, including various stadiums, tourist attractions, cultural facilities, and transportation stations, and four types of key locations including river courses, highways, railways, and back streets and alleys. , To coordinate the promotion of plastic pollution control.
Looking at it separately, the city’s sports venues, tourist attractions, cultural facilities, and transportation sites will be piloted to carry out take-out lunch boxes, plastic packaging bags, plastic beverage bottles and other plastic wastes based on the characteristics of their plastic waste generation. Separate recycling work, combined with the establishment of garbage classification facilities or separate recycling facilities, explore suitable recycling models, gradually promote replication, and improve the quality and proportion of plastic waste recycling in key locations.
The treatment of plastic pollution is included in the comprehensive improvement of the river and lake water environment in the river course and its vicinity. As an important task of "clear river bank, clear river surface, and clear river bottom", continue to develop white water along key river sections such as adjacent water source protection areas and residential areas. Pollution control, strengthen the domestic garbage classification and collection mechanism in areas along the river, and prevent plastic waste from polluting water bodies from the source.
Along the highway, plastic pollution control will be carried out mainly for highways, urban main roads and other key road sections, and a long-term mechanism will be established and improved.
Regarding railways, the city’s railway protection nets or plastic pollution control inside and outside the fences will be taken as the important job responsibilities of the “dual section length” of the railway section length and the local section length, combined with the comprehensive improvement of the environment such as the cleaning of stacked garbage and white pollution, and strengthen Daily inspections and coordinated handling of problems will improve the environmental landscape along the railway and eliminate plastic pollution.
In the back streets and alleys of key areas such as central urban areas, new cities, and urban-rural junctions, plastic pollution control will also be incorporated into the "three guarantees in front of the door" responsibility system, household garbage classification and other related work, and the supervision and supervision of street leaders, publicity and mobilization, Coordinate disposal responsibilities, effectively solve plastic pollution in back streets and alleys, and help remediate and improve the environment of streets and alleys.
The action goals set by this plan are: by 2022, the city's plastic pollution control policy and standard system will be initially established, plastic pollution control measures in key areas will be fully implemented, and the demonstration and leading role of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics will be fully utilized; By 2023, the use intensity of disposable plastic products in key industries in the city will be greatly reduced, plastic pollution in key places and along key lines will be basically eliminated, and basic systems such as reporting by key plastic use units will be basically established; by 2025, a plastic pollution control system will be fully established, and science and technology The support system is more complete, and a good social trend of low-plastic life is basically formed, and strives to become a model of plastic pollution control in international super-large cities.
Demonstration drive:
Party and government agencies take the lead in implementing more prohibitive measures
The consultation draft discloses that the city will take the creation of conservation-oriented institutions, green schools, green communities, and green families as an opportunity to incorporate relevant governance requirements into the creation of an evaluation index system, play a role model and lead, and demonstrate that the whole society participates in plastic pollution control .
Among them, the city’s party and government agencies at all levels gave full play to their leading demonstration role, took the lead in implementing stricter restrictions on plastic products, alternative measures, and increased government procurement of energy-saving, water-saving, environmentally friendly green products and recycled office supplies, and reduced Use of plastic office supplies such as disposable gel pens.
The canteens of government agencies are forbidden to provide non-degradable disposable plastic tableware and cups. All kinds of meetings are not allowed to provide plastic bottled drinking water and disposable plastic cups. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drinking cups.
By the end of 2022, more than 85% of city-level party and government agencies and more than 75% of district-level party and government agencies (above the division level) will meet the requirements for creating a conservation-oriented party and government agency.
Children will also be able to learn more about the prevention and control of plastic pollution in school.
It is reported that the city will combine classroom teaching, lectures, and practical activities to incorporate the hazards of plastic pollution, plastic pollution prevention and other content into the curriculum; the city’s universities, middle schools and primary schools take the creation of green schools as an opportunity to reduce non-degradable plastic bags and non-degradable disposable plastic bags in school canteens For the use of plastic tableware and lunch boxes, separate plastic bottles and other plastic waste recycling facilities are set up in sports venues, canteens and other areas.
By the end of 2022, more than 70% of the schools in the city will meet the requirements for green school creation.
In addition, choosing green lifestyles, advocating green consumption, and reducing the use of disposable plastic products will be included in the community green life behavior convention to encourage community residents to form a plastic-reducing lifestyle.
By the end of 2022, more than 60% of the communities in the city will meet the requirements for green community creation.
At the same time, reducing the use of disposable plastic products will be included in the city's establishment standards. By the end of 2022, more than 60% of the city's households will meet the establishment requirements.
What's more worth mentioning is that the city will give play to the demonstration and leading role of the Beijing Winter Olympics in plastic pollution control, and further refine and improve specific measures for plastic pollution control.
The production and sale of plastic products that are banned by the state will be strictly prohibited from being used in competition venues, non-competition venues, contracted hotels, service venues, and related business areas and competition links managed by the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee; it will not affect the organization of the competition. , On the premise of not excessively affecting the public to watch the game, reduce the use of other types of plastic products as much as possible; accelerate the promotion of new concepts, new technologies, and new products in the Beijing Winter Olympics scene application, to demonstrate the city's plastic pollution control work.
Supervision and management:
Illegal production, sales and use are included in the record of dishonesty
How did the "10 plastic restrictions" come into effect?
How to supervise in subsequent implementation?
What is a good way to use and recycle plastic products?
According to the relevant person in charge of the Municipal Development and Reform Commission, the city will initially establish a report system for the use of disposable plastic products in key plastic-using units in areas such as municipal party and government agencies, supermarket chains, postal express, food delivery, and e-commerce platforms.
Key plastic-using units should submit reports on the use and disposal of the products on a regular basis each year, including the use and recycling of disposable plastic products, the replacement of disposable plastic products, and the implementation of reduction plans.
Relevant departments impose penalties on key plastic-using units that fail to fulfill their reporting responsibilities.
At the same time, relevant departments will also strengthen supervision and law enforcement in the field of plastic pollution control.
According to the draft for comments, the city will increase the comprehensive enforcement of ecological and environmental protection, and investigate and deal with enterprises that have plastic environmental pollution and ecological damage and those responsible for ineffective plastic pollution control work in accordance with laws and regulations, and through public exposure, Supervise the rectification through interviews and other methods.
At the same time, it will also give full play to the supervisory role of platforms such as the 12345 citizen service hotline, penalize companies that violate relevant regulations and use ultra-thin plastic shopping bags, non-degradable plastic bags, etc., and explore the implementation of corporate legal persons’ promises and untrustworthiness. Punishment, including illegal production, sales, and use of plastic products in the record of dishonesty.
Authoritative answer:
How do citizens live with low plasticity?
Beijing's "10 plastic restrictions" is coming, how should citizens and enterprises operate?
In this regard, the relevant person in charge of the Beijing Municipal Development and Reform Commission told reporters that in order to control plastic pollution and protect the ecological environment, the general public should develop a "low plastic" lifestyle and practice a green lifestyle.
Specifically include: ordering meals on demand, strict economy, if you have surplus or take out, try to use your own lunch box to pack, reduce the use of disposable lunch boxes, plastic bags; when ordering takeout, try to choose "no cutlery" and bring your own at the office Tableware, water cup;
Travel accommodation, bring your own toiletries, slippers, etc.;
Carry water bottles and straws at travel parties to reduce the use of disposable plastic dining utensils;
Bring reusable shopping bags, shopping carts or other accessories when you go to shopping malls and supermarkets;
Courier packaging is reused as much as possible;
Do not litter plastic beverage bottles, plastic bags, cigarette butts and other plastic garbage, and simply clean up the plastic garbage around you, and put it out according to the requirements of household garbage classification;
When disposable plastic products must be used on special occasions, try to choose paper-based or biodegradable products instead.