Japan to cut plastic waste from April via new Cabinet ordinance

Japan's Cabinet approved Friday an ordinance obliging businesses to reduce the use of 12 types of disposable plastic items like cutlery and straws from April as part of a push to protect the environment amid growing concern over marine pollution.Companies that handed out more than 5 tons of disposable plastic items, also including combs, toothbrushes, razors, hairbrushes, clothes hangers and garment covers, to customers in the previous fiscal year will be subject to the restriction.Those targeted could include operators of convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, hotels and laundries.…READ FULL ARTICLE