Bags Subject to Charge

To further promote the BYOB green habit, we have broadened the types of PSBs covered by the PSB Charging to include all bags that are made wholly or partly of plastic irrespective of whether there is a carrying device. Flat top bags that are excluded from the first phase will be charged under the PSB Charging. Under the PSB Charging, the following types of bags will be regarded as PSBs and be subject to the PSB charge –

(i)	PSBs whether or not there is a handle, handle hole, perforated line for tearing out handle hole, carrying string or strap, or any other carrying device on, or attached to, the bag. For illustrative purpose, some examples are listed below:

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(ii)	Paper bags with plastic lamination or plastic components including plastic handles and plastic accessories. For illustrative purpose, some examples are listed below:

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(iii)

Non-woven bags, commonly known as environmental bags, are made of plastic. For illustrative purpose, some examples are listed below