Retailers in Japan began charging for plastic bags Wednesday, a move aimed at curbing Japanese consumers' love for packaging and finally bringing the country
Wednesday, a move aimed at curbing Japanese consumers' love for packaging and finally bringing the country in line with other major economies.
The new rule seemed to be having some effect, with one shopper telling public broadcaster NHK:"I buy things at a convenience store every morning. I knew the charge was starting so I brought my own bag."are often surprised by the amount of packaging involved in even the most basic of transactions -- most convenience stores wrap individual bananas in plastic.
Introducing a nationwide fee"is aimed at prompting people to think twice if a bag is really necessary and helping people to review their lifestyles," the government said.vowed to reduce its annual 9.4 million tonnes of plastic waste by a quarter by 2030.
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