Guilin Tangchao Household Products Group is dedicated to the bamboo and wood products sector, with thirty years of meticulous research and specialization in producing items such as bamboo chopsticks for takeout. The company provides stable supplies to various dining establishments in Shenzhen, including hotels, restaurants, street food stalls, snack bars, and bars. Leveraging a solid manufacturing foundation, we support both bulk sales and customized services. Our product line is diverse, encompassing wooden chopsticks, toothpicks, iron cannon skewers, barbecue skewers, and a variety of other dining utensils.

"More and more customers are opting not to use utensils," a staff member from a Chinese restaurant hinted, based on the monthly sales data from food delivery platforms. The proportion of customers choosing "no utensils" accounts for 30% to 40% of the total, and the number of utensils delivered has significantly decreased compared to before. "Charging for utensils can reduce the use of disposable ones, which is beneficial for the environment," said Mr. Huang, a citizen who agrees with the charging method. However, some people are taking a wait-and-see attitude, believing that the feasibility of charging for disposable utensils needs further discussion. "A few cents might be acceptable, but ten cents is too much," said Ms. Qiu, another citizen, who thinks that charging for utensils is acceptable, but businesses should charge reasonable fees or provide non-disposable alternatives for customers to choose from, rather than increasing consumers' financial burden. Many netizens share similar views. They argue that if utensils are to be charged for, the price of the meal should be reduced by the cost of the utensils accordingly. Businesses should not simply pass the cost on to consumers or even raise prices under the guise of this charge. During interviews, it was found that "who should bear the environmental cost of disposable utensils" has become a focal point of public discussion. In this regard, industry insiders point out that the controversy over charging for disposable utensils arises because such charges imply that the cost of the product has decreased, but the price remains unchanged, making consumers feel unfairly treated. Moreover, mandatory charges for essential needs can easily result in only fees being collected without any real environmental benefits. According to the Shenzhen Market Supervision Administration, to promote the implementation of the "Shenzhen Municipal Domestic Waste Classification Management Regulations," urge enterprises to fulfill their legal responsibilities, and encourage waste reduction at the source, the administration will strengthen supervision and enforcement on catering service providers offering disposable utensils through daily inspections, online monitoring, and special campaigns. Starting from [month], first-time offenders providing disposable chopsticks, forks, or spoons will be ordered by the Shenzhen Market Supervision Administration to make rectifications within a specified period. Failure to comply will result in fines ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 yuan.