Retailers go green, bag makers red

Retailers in China are now fighting a battle for the "green" high ground in a bid to turn fashion-conscious customers into eco-aware shoppers, as plastic bags face the ban.

Muji, the Japanese lifestyle store is offering simple but stylish linen and cotton bags in its newly launched outlet in western Beijing.

While Levi's, the US clothing maker is printing its insignia, the back-pocket seagull stitch, on its non-woven shopping bags - which customers get free when purchasing jeans at its stores.