Production Costs
While the promotion and use of "eco-friendly shopping bags" can effectively alleviate the spread of white pollution, their production costs are significantly higher than those of ordinary plastic bags.
1. Ordinary Shopping Bags: Production cost 0.08~0.1 yuan, selling price 0.1~0.3 yuan
2. Biodegradable Shopping Bags: Production cost 0.3~0.4 yuan, selling price 0.3~0.6 yuan
3. Eco-friendly Shopping Bags: Production cost 1.5~2.5 yuan, selling price 3-4 yuan
Selling Price
The significant increase in production costs leads to higher selling prices. This puts consumers on the sidelines, leading to the mentality that "since they're used for carrying the same things, it's more cost-effective to use the cheaper ones."
Lifestyle Habits
Since their introduction, ordinary shopping bags have been considered indispensable items in the lives of several generations. Their low production cost, extremely low price, and ease of purchase have kept them in a favored position. The promotion of "eco-friendly shopping bags" comes against the backdrop of people's accustomed use of ordinary shopping bags. Its implementation will inevitably disrupt established habits, particularly the cost-effectiveness of ordinary shopping bags. Because "eco-friendly shopping bags" are more expensive, their selling price will be significantly higher than ordinary shopping bags. While this is partly due to lifestyle factors, the fundamental issue is the unfamiliarity with the price, making it difficult for consumers to accept initially.
