Stores Around Japan Will Start Charging for Plastic Bags Starting July 1st
Nationwide Culture News | 2020.06.14 |
・Plastic bags at least 50 microns thick, which are reusable and can promote a reduction in plastics use.
・Plastic bags made from 100% marine-degradable bioplastic, which can be decomposed by microorganisms in the ocean.
・Plastic bags made from at least 25% biomass, which doesn't increase carbon dioxide emissions.
(Also excluded are the thin, handle-less plastic bags used to contain produce!)
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— つつみ純子 (@furoshikible) June 2, 2020
Of the many possible solutions suggested during these discussions, a couple felt especially familiar, as a writer from Taiwan.
7月からコンビニのレジ袋も有料😫
— イケ豚YUKI/ヒキニートが生存戦略 (@ikbt1) June 4, 2020
お弁当温めて貰ったらアチチチッ言いながら端を持って歩くのかな?
台湾はすでにレジ袋有料なんだけどお弁当のときは謎の網みたいのに入れてくれます、これは無料⭕
日本でも導入してほしい( ・ิω・ิ)🙏#レジ袋有料化 pic.twitter.com/yoOoqPy8OT
「Convenience stores will also start doing paid bags on July 1st. When we get food heated at the store we'll all just have to carry it out holding the very edge and going "hothothothothot," I suppose?
In Taiwan they already charge for plastic bags at convenience stores, but if you get heated food they'll put it in one of these mysterious net things for free. I really hope they'll start doing the same thing in Japan.」
これ二つとも台湾からのゲストが持ってきてたんだけど、いや超便利〜!と思って普段あんまり話しかけないタイプだけど話しかけちゃったんだよね!
— 腰痛で悩むラムミさん。 (@RaMuMi_963) June 3, 2020
欲しい欲しいって思ってたから日本も是非使って欲しい採用して欲しい!!
スタバの人お願い〜!
コンビニの人お願い〜!#レジ袋有料化#スタバ#お願い pic.twitter.com/2mfA8bvOVt
「These two things were brought by guests from Taiwan, and I'm usually not the type of person who starts random conversations, but I thought "now those look so handy~!" and I started talking to them. I kept thinking "neeeeed!" so I really want Japan to start using them!! Starbucks, please! Convenience stores, please!」
For now, many convenience stores and supermarkets have announced that they'll be selling bags for around 3 to 5 yen depending on the size. Some have even started using the system in advance! So if you're in Japan, or planning to visit, remember to bring a reusable shopping bag along. (Good for your wallet and the environment!) Or pick up a new shopping bag while you're hereーit might just make the perfect souvenir.
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