According to Japan's NHK TV station reported on July 23, in order to solve the environmental pollution caused by plastic products, many companies began to take measures. For example, the US Starbucks company announced that the global stores will gradually stop using disposable plastic straws.
Some Japanese manufacturers are also actively taking corresponding measures. Among them, the large paper manufacturer Nippon Paper Co., Ltd. has developed a paper that can replace plastic bags of fried potato chips, cereals, etc. This paper has been specially processed and has certain Waterproof and sealing function, can be used to package a variety of food.
Nippon Paper Co., Ltd. said that in view of the increasing orders for the above-mentioned new products, a new department will be set up next month to specialize in the research and development of paper products that replace plastics. The company’s business planning department has long said: 'We will actively take Measures to meet customer demand for plastic alternative materials. '
In terms of solving the environmental pollution caused by plastic products, how Japan will play its role is cause for concern.