Japan Firms Accelerating Shift Away from Plastic Use
Tokyo, Aug.
Japan Pushes for Less Plastic, Despite Biz Concerns
Tokyo, March 13 (Jiji Press)--As Japan moves to reduce the use of plastic at convenience stores and restaurants, some concerns remain in the industries of the impact of such efforts on business.
Plastic Free July to raise awareness on plastic waste
Millions across the globe will join the "Plastic Free July" campaign this month, getting rid of plastic items to create awareness on pollution by "taking the challenge."
Japanese Company Fighting Plastic Waste with Wooden Straws
Tokyo, June 17 (Jiji Press)--A Japanese company has developed a wooden straw to join the global efforts to cut back on plastic waste.
G-20 Agrees on Framework to Cut Marine Plastic Waste
Karuizawa, Nagano Pref., June 16 (Jiji Press)--The Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies on Sunday agreed to establish the first international framework to cooperate in reducing marine plasti
EU council bans single-use plastics for cleaner beaches
ANKARA
The European Union (EU) introduced new restrictions on Tuesday on certain single-use plastic products in an effort to reduce marine litter from sea and land.
Police probe on seized plastic garbage
SAMUT SAKHON, June 2 (TNA) - Police are now investigating on seized 58 tonnes of compressed plastic garbage, illegally imported by a firm.
Campaign to cut plastic use continues
BANGKOK, September 15 (TNA) -- A trial run of a plastic bag usage reduction campaign in Thailand continues on Tuesday and will expand to two days a month starting on September 30.
