In 2023, which country became the first country in the world to implement a complete ban on thin plastic bags commonly used in supermarkets for fruit and vegetable purchases?

New Zealand

New Zealand has taken a momentous step towards reducing plastic waste by becoming the first country to implement a complete ban on thin plastic bags commonly used in supermarkets for fruit and vegetable purchases. Customers are now encouraged to bring their own reusable bags when they go shopping. The government has also introduced a 10-cent charge for paper bags, in an effort to discourage their use.