National Oct 25, 2020
The bags have been made in response to plastic waste being found in the stomachs of dead deer in Nara Prefecture.
World / Science & Health Oct 20, 2020
Space garbage solutions could help fix Earth’s plastic problem
by Laura Millan Lombrana
We’ve launched 9,600 satellites since 1957. For the first few decades, no one thought about what would happen once they reached the end of their lives. By the time space agencies decided to do something, it had become a problem. "A vast majority of objects ...
World / Science & Health Oct 6, 2020
Plastic pandemic: COVID-19 trashed the recycling dream
by Joe Brock
The pandemic has intensified a price war between recycled and new plastic, made by the oil industry.
National Oct 3, 2020
Shoplifters in Japan taking advantage of wider use of reusable bags to conceal goods
The issue has arisen in the three months since all retailers were required to start charging customers for plastic bags in an effort to reduce plastic waste.
National Sep 20, 2020
Japan Environment Ministry to back firms taking measures against plastic waste
The ministry will offer aid for private-sector efforts as it looks to build momentum toward reducing the country's marine plastic waste.
Business / Corporate Sep 8, 2020
Starting Oct. 1, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will charge a fee for plastic shopping bags that are currently provided free of charge at theme park stores. Oriental Land Co., the operator of the Disney theme parks in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, announced the plan Monday. From ...
National Aug 30, 2020
Rising shoplifting after Japan's plastic bag tax prompts rethink of personal bag rules
A nonprofit group says shoplifting is on the rise following the start of mandatory charges for plastic bags in July.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Aug 23, 2020
Good design gets a handle on eco-bags
by Mio Yamada
Since the kickoff of plastic bag fees at shops in Japan, there’s been no shortage of new eco-bags. “On: Design” has a few designer alternatives to the tote.
Asia Pacific Aug 21, 2020
After dining ban, takeaway waste clogs Hong Kong's pavements and parks
Coronavirus restrictions on dining in restaurants are eating away at the city's capacity to dispose of its garbage.
Lifestyle Aug 16, 2020
Digital groups help people aim for zero-waste lifestyles in Japan
by Rebecca Saunders
Enacting change in daily life is key to reducing plastic waste. From easy tips to community cleanups, here’s how you can get involved, too.