Possible Solution to White Pollution
It can been seen from my survey results that plastic-bag ban does have positive influence on Chinese international students. The students are inclined to bring their own shopping bags in China. I attribute this change of behavior to the charge on plastic bags. I would suggest the government to charge more on plastic bags. Instead of charging 0.1 to 0.2 RMB(which is approximately 2 cents), charging 1 to 1.5 RMB(which is about a quarter). In China, 1 RMB is the price of a bottle of water. 0.1 RMB can barely afford anything. By making plastic bags less affordable, people will think more than twice before they choose not to bring their own shopping bags.
Though another solution that I come up with is to increase the promotion of harmfulness of white pollution to citizens, I feel that the economic measure is more effective. Because not every person is responsible and willing to change their old behavior. However, when it matters to their money, people become more responsive.
Though another solution that I come up with is to increase the promotion of harmfulness of white pollution to citizens, I feel that the economic measure is more effective. Because not every person is responsible and willing to change their old behavior. However, when it matters to their money, people become more responsive.