Local supermarkets have been charging for single-use shopping bags for a year now. Some plastic bag manufacturers have noticed a significant decrease in orders from supermarkets, but retail demand remains high. SMU Associate Professor of Marketing Hannah Chang noted that implementing charges for plastic bags may not happen overnight across all stores. Instead, it needs to be introduced gradually, allowing people time to adapt and develop the habit of bringing their own bags.
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