The story of a grocery store penalized by the environmental protection department for using non-degradable plastic straws sparked a discussion about restricting the use of single-use plastic products. Ignorance of regulations leads to non-compliance, and the responsibility should also be placed on the manufacturer. Want to know how the responsibilities of the producer are regulated? Let's look down!
Some time ago, the environmental protection department of Liucheng County punished a grocery store.
The reason for the fine was that the boss used non-degradable plastic straws when serving iced drinks, which violated the provisions of the Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste.
This is in accordance with Article 106 of the Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste.
Moreover, it is clearly stipulated that a fine of between 500 yuan and 10,000 yuan shall be imposed on those who fail to comply with the provisions on restricting the use of non-degradable plastic products.
The grocery store owner Xiaocheng was fined 500 yuan for the first time.
The enforcement team also ordered him to immediately stop using the straws and remove them from the shelves.
Koshiro, the owner of the grocery store, said that he did not know that straws were plastic products that were restricted from use, and that he had removed them from the shelves.
This is because the boss does not understand the relevant laws and regulations, which leads to illegal operations.
So what are the responsibilities of producers?
Limit the use of non-degradable plastic products
The scope of restricting the use of non-degradable plastic products includes production, sales, use and processing.
It is forbidden to use disposable non-degradable plastic products, such as tableware, containers, packaging bags and straws, in the catering industry.
In other words, non-degradable plastic straws used in grocery stores to serve iced drinks fall within the scope of restricted use.
In the production process, the production of disposable non-degradable plastic bags and films is prohibited.
According to the law enforcement team, supermarkets, shopping malls, convenience stores, etc. are prohibited from selling non-degradable disposable plastic products in the sales process.
Acts within the scope of prohibited use shall be punished in accordance with law.
In the "Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste", it is stipulated that in addition to restricting the scope of use, it is also necessary to increase publicity.
Let the public know the specific content of the restriction and raise environmental awareness.
No, the grocery store owner said that he didn't know the specifics, so he operated in violation of the rules.
It shows that the public's understanding of environmental protection laws and regulations is not enough, and there is a lack of relevant knowledge.
In order for the public to reduce the use of single-use plastic products, it is necessary to increase publicity efforts to let the public understand the specific content and raise environmental awareness.
Reducing the use of single-use plastics is a shared responsibility that requires not only the public, but also authorities and businesses to work together.
Responsibility rests with the producer
Reducing the use of single-use plastics requires strict management and supervision of manufacturers at the source.
In practice, the Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste stipulates that producers shall bear greater legal responsibility.
It is forbidden to produce raw materials such as disposable non-degradable plastic products and plastic microbeads.
In the sales process, the products should be strictly inspected to ensure that the products meet environmental protection standards.
Only by producing products that meet the standards can you avoid fines due to product quality issues.
But the reality is that there is no strict inspection of the product.
As a result, some manufacturers produce substandard products in order to make huge profits.
In this regard, the "Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste" stipulates that the investigation and punishment will be strengthened, and administrative penalties will be imposed on enterprises that produce substandard products, and legal responsibility will be investigated.
In other words, it is necessary to control from the source and curb the flow of substandard products into the market.
Staff from the environmental protection department in Liucheng County said they would step up law enforcement in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and impose severe penalties on violators to serve as a deterrent.
They will also provide assistance and guidance to non-compliant enterprises and help them correct their violations.
Of course, all the blame cannot be placed on the manufacturer, and there are some companies in society that lack environmental awareness.
Producing and selling substandard products in pursuit of profit.
This requires law enforcement authorities to punish them in accordance with the law and increase their efforts to investigate and punish such enterprises.
Only in this way can we reduce the flow of substandard products into the market from the source.
In addition, the Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste has played an important role in reducing plastic pollution.
But all the blame should not be placed on the people, and it will take the authorities, businesses and the public to work together to achieve results.
The twin goals of sanitation and resource conservation can only be achieved by working together.
In the process of implementing laws and regulations, the public should pay more attention to environmental awareness and actively reduce the use of single-use plastic products.
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Environmental regulations play an important role in reducing plastic pollution, but achieving the goal will require the public, authorities and businesses to work together. All the blame cannot be passed on to the people, and the producers should also bear greater legal responsibility. We hope that everyone can enhance their awareness of environmental protection, actively reduce the use of single-use plastic products, and jointly protect the environment and resources. Come on!