Japan: Introduction of Mandatory Plastic Bag Fee Creates Opportunities for Bioplastic
From July 1, 2020, Japan will require all retailers to charge a fee for the use of plastic shopping bags, with the exception of biodegradable plastic bags and plastic bags containing at least 25 percent of renewable plant-based materials. The exemption is expected to increase demand for biomass-based plastic bags.
Japan: Introduction of Mandatory Plastic Bag Fee Creates Opportunities for Bioplastic
