25 million less bags in Malta

17 December 2006
With 25 million less plastic bags, eco-taxation makes an impact
James Debono, Malta Today, San Gwann, Malta

The eco-tax has had a positive impact on the environment. In two years, the number of plastic bags has been reduced by 25 million. And yet the environmental tax has failed to encourage the use of biodegradable plastic bags, the only bags which can be turned into compost, and which remain largely absent from Malta’s shopping shelves...

Hong Kong voluntary pact showing success

Supermarkets dole out fewer plastic bags

November 29, 2006
http://news.gov.hk/en/category/environment/html/333c7853-19e1-4a43-b270-2074a9df922d.htm
news.gov.hk, Hong Kong

Supermarkets have handed out 80 million fewer plastic bags since the launch of the voluntary pact on plastic-bag reduction, Secretary for the Environment, Transport & Works Dr Sarah Liao says. The three major supermarket chains have achieved 24-29% cuts, far above their 15% target...