According to Japanese media reports, Japan’s environmental minister Harada Yoshizawa emphasized at the press conference on the 5th that in order to drastically reduce the amount of plastic waste generated in China, it should be discussed that the plastic bag charging system must be implemented.
However, with regard to the specific time and method, he only expressed 'want to pay attention to the discussion of the Central Environmental Review Committee (which is exploring the issue) and make a final judgment'. Regarding the coordination of the retail industry and other concerns, he said 'I hope to do my best to deal with'.
According to reports, large supermarkets in Japan are advancing the plastic bag charging system. In the convenience store industry where plastic bags are provided free of charge, there are more guests who are patronizing the road, and there are also concerns about impairing convenience and increasing the burden on the guests.
According to the report, Japanese tycoon AEON has stopped distributing plastic bags free of charge in other supermarkets before the company. As of the end of February 2018, about 1600 stores in 29 companies have implemented charging systems.
It is reported that each plastic bag costs 3 yen (about 0.18 yuan) or 5 yen, and the proportion of customers who bring their own shopping bags is 64.8%. All stores in Ito Yokado, Japan implement each plastic from February 2013. The bag costs 2 yen.
On the other hand, the convenience store industry in Japan has a negative attitude towards fees. As there are more guests visiting the way to work or going home, there are more cases where there are no shopping bags compared to when going to the supermarket. According to the analysis, the average per person per time. When you buy a product of around 600 yen, you need to pay a few yen for each plastic bag, which will make you feel burdened. This is also a big reason.
However, the convenience store industry in Japan is strengthening environmental protection measures. The plastic bags in some stores in Rosen use plant-derived materials, and 7-Eleven will reduce the thickness. People in the circulation industry are worried: “If only one company charges System, guests may go to other convenience stores. '
Due to the increase in marine pollution, the problem of plastic waste has attracted great attention internationally. Regarding the specific measures written in the Japanese government's 'Plastic Resources Recycling Strategy', the Japan Central Environmental Review Council is expected to summarize the general framework during the year.