All supermarkets have taken a decision to stop issuing polythene bags free of charge for the goods that consumers purchase. This is in accordance with their agreement with the Environment Protection Authority. The objective of this initiative is said to be to prevent environment pollution.

If they do not issue polythene bags, then they should put the purchased items into paper bags as in olden days. If not, how will consumers carry them?

The new law has benefited only the supermarkets by enabling them to increase their profit margin. Nothing else. But has pollution been curtailed?