"Plastic waste reduction" Discussions based on the impact of the new corona
A national study group to discuss reduction and recycling of plastic waste has started, and experts should discuss it based on the fact that demand for plastics is changing due to the refraining from sales and going out due to the influence of the new coronavirus. The opinion was given.
The government formulated the “Plastic Resource Recycling Strategy” in May last year, aiming to reduce the emission of disposable plastic such as bento containers.
A study meeting between the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to discuss specific initiatives began on the 12th, and was attended by experts and persons in charge of economic organizations.
Among them, it is considered that plastics used at business offices are decreasing while business self-restraint to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections is decreasing, while at home it is said that it is increasing. Insufficient data are available on where they are used and where they are emitted.In the “post-corona” world, the way plastics are used may change, so it is necessary to discuss based on more precise data. There is an opinion that there is.
In addition, a person in charge of the economic organization commented, "Plastic has the characteristic that it is useful in terms of hygiene as an infection prevention measure.
In the study group, we decided to organize the discussion this year to prospect the summer.