The banned items include styrofoam packs, plastic straws, disposable plastic cups and cutlery, and lightweight nylon bags, all flagged for their environmental and health hazards.

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Editor's note: According to an action plan issued by Shanghai authorities, the city's shopping malls, supermarkets, pharmacies, and bookstores are prohibited from offering customers disposable plastic ...