China bans ultra thin plastic bags

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China is banning the production of ultra thin plastic bags in order to reduce garbage in the country. This would also means that the cleaner environment in general for China. " The rules, which take effect June 1, come as the country tries to tackle a significant source of litter, a statement on the government's Web site said. The bags also are banned from all public transportation, including buses, trains and planes and from airports and scenic locations, the government said." It is about time that China does her part to ensure the environment are cleaner for her people as well as for the whole Earth in general. Read more: http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/01/09/china.plastic.bags/index.html