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Law enforcers' laxity allowing plastic bags to creep back

Where do these small clear plastic bags come from? Are some companies producing them illegally? [Courtesy]

Since the ban on plastic carrier bags came into effect in August 2017, we have witnessed tremendous progress, including a change in individual perception towards plastic materials. We have seen a rise in innovative items meant to replace plastic bags that were essentially single-use.

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