Japan: Introduction of Mandatory Plastic Bag Fee Creates Opportunities for Bioplastic

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From July 1, 2020, Japan will require all retailers to charge a fee for the use of plastic shopping bags, with the exception of biodegradable plastic bags and plastic bags containing at least 25 percent of renewable plant-based materials. The exemption is expected to increase demand for biomass-based plastic bags.

Japan: Introduction of Mandatory Plastic Bag Fee Creates Opportunities for Bioplastic

 

 

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