‘Stingy, Stingy, Stingy Government’: Mixed Responses to the Introduction of the Plastic Carrier Bag Levy in Japan
Since 1 July 2020, all retail businesses in Japan have been required by law to charge customers for plastic carrier bags in order to reduce the use of single-use plastic and to encourage consumers to change their lifestyles. This has resulted in more shoppers using their own bags, but has also drawn...
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Ubiquity Press
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Worldwide Waste |
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| Online Access: | https://www.worldwidewastejournal.com/articles/69 |