Editor's note: Beginning May 1, fast delivery companies, hotels, and restaurants will be forbidden from using disposable plastic boxes and bags, according to the regulation by the top legislature of Beijing on Nov 27. Forum readers share their opinions.

GhostBuster (Expat in China)

Fortunately, I have been using a stainless steel rectangular container, chopsticks, spoon and fork since I was young. Now, I am glad that I have not contributed to plastic waste. Of course, wherever I go and whenever I use them, people do cast a strange look at me. No problem!