Japan to obligate manufacturers to use recycled plastics

 it is not mandatory for manufacturers to use recycled plastics, and they are simply asked to make reasonable efforts to that end.

That's typical Japanese law.

Japan is set to obligate major manufacturers to utilize recycled plastics as part of efforts to cut plastic pollution and promote decarbonization.

Well done Japan..

I had a pair of Adidas Climacool shoes that were made of recycled plastics. The support and comfort were awful and the soles wore down very quickly. These companies won't be able to use the recovered material for anything requiring a modicum of quality.

Reducing consumption would be even better. "My bag" has been pretty successful. Now, producers need to take steps to limit packaging.

LagunaToday  08:08 am JST

Now, producers need to take steps to limit packaging.

This should be first on the list. How it needs to be done:

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c6/7f/4a/c67f4a17bb89f79ddf5de79563fc9051.jpg

Means I won't need to separate the plastics and pet bottles out and gomi collection should become more simpled and more efficient. RIGHT??

(Not holding my breath).

Laguna

Quite a few places around here still automatically give bags for free. Thought they weren’t allowed to, maybe it’s just a rule.

Even though I don’t want a bag, my local store will ask me 3 times if I’m sure or not- for some people to understand that reducing waste is necessary.