Latest news about disposable eco-friendly tableware

In terms of policies and regulations

-Haikou fines merchants for using non-biodegradable plastic products: From January 2nd to 6th, 2025, the Longhua Branch and Meilan Branch of the Haikou Market Supervision and Administration Bureau carried out inspections on the ban of plastic products in their jurisdiction. Many restaurants and farmers' market operators were fined 200 yuan for using disposable non-biodegradable plastic products. The "Regulations on Banning Disposable Non-biodegradable Plastic Products in the Hainan Special Economic Zone" clearly prohibits the production, transportation, sale, storage, and use of relevant disposable non - biodegradable plastic bags, plastic tableware, and other plastic products.

- Dubai's plastic ban upgraded: Since 2024, Dubai has been implementing a plastic ban in phases.    As of January 1st, 2025, disposable plastic products such as plastic straws, stirrers, cotton swabs, tablecloths, cups, and expanded polystyrene (EPS) food containers are included in the ban. Violators will face penalties. Individuals or enterprises that violate the ban on using disposable daily necessities will be fined 200 dirhams. If there are multiple violations within one year, the penalty will be doubled, with a maximum of no more than 2000 dirhams.