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A Greener China Bans free plastic bags

China is banning shops and supermarkets from handing out free plastic bags, and calling for a return to the cloth bags of old. The ban, which was posted on a government website on Tuesday, January 8th, takes effect in June. It is part of the government's effort to cut waste and conserve resources.
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