Economic policies of plastic bag reduction of foreign countries and regions and its enlightenment to China

Based on the analysis of the characteristics of the plastic bag management policies in China mainland, the effectiveness and existing problems were summarized. The environmental economic policies of plastic bags enacted by some countries and regions were classified in terms of price leverage and tax leverage, on the basis of the analysis of development history, policy content and management methods. Two suggestions to improve the plastic bag economic policies were put forward borrowing the successful experience in the above countries and regions. Firstly, the current plastic bag charging system should be improved by expanding management scope and setting low bound of the charging prices, et al. Secondly, the taxation system should be established for the plastic bag management, including implementing taxation for specific use only and setting reasonable tax rates, et al.