Jakarta steps up battle against plastic waste with ban on single-use plastic bags

Reusable bags are offered to customers at The Food Hall grocery in Plaza Senayan in Central Jakarta. - ST/ANN

JAKARTA (The Straits Times/ANN): In the past few months, Indonesian housewife Vonny has been bringing a folded shopping bag everywhere she goes. She found it a bit troublesome at first, but it is no longer a burden.

"I'm getting used to it now... I think it's good," the 55-year-old told The Straits Times while shopping at a mall in Central Jakarta. "When I completely forget (to carry one), I will ask for a cardboard box."