From July, charge for shopping bags Kiyoshi Nishikawa Mr. Kanaka and other public relations ambassadors June 25, 16:20
The Ministry of the Environment has decided to appoint three people, including Kiyoshi Nishikawa, to become public relations ambassadors before promoting the charge for plastic shopping bags from July.
Three people were appointed as public relations ambassadors: Kiyoshi Nishikawa, a talent, and Kun Sakana, an honorary doctor of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, and Naomi Traudden, a model talent.
The three, along with today's Minister of the Environment Koizumi, attended the inauguration of a campaign calling for the reduction of plastic bags and the use of my bags.
Mr. Nishikawa said, “Disposable plastic products such as shopping bags were very convenient, but I would like to say good-bye to them and continue to work diligently from small things.”
Kana Kun said, "When I dive into the sea because I wanted to see a fish, there were lots of shopping bags and small plastic trash. I want people to be aware that they would stop shopping if they didn't have my bag." I called.
In addition, Mr. Trauden said, "We want people to be aware of what plastics they use around us after using plastic bags, and we want to help reduce overall plastic waste."
It is obligatory for retailers nationwide to pay for plastic plastic bags made of fossil resources such as petroleum from the next month.
The Ministry of the Environment has decided to promote the publicity by broadcasting a commercial featuring three people's animations from tomorrow.
Takeaway restaurants are also a problem
Even stores that have started to use plastic shopping bags due to the influence of the new coronavirus are under pressure.
A cafe in the downtown area of Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has been taking out bento since April when the emergency was announced. Initially, it was provided in a paper bag, but due to the high cost, it is said that it was switched to a shopping bag.
We discussed with staff how to deal with the imminent charge in 22 and 9 days. A staff member said, "There are some people whose income is decreasing due to the new coronavirus, but I would like to avoid the appearance that takeout is a disadvantage. People who bring my bag will feel the benefits such as service. I needed a method."
As a result of our consideration, we decided to make one plastic bag for 2 yen from this store next month.
Kazumi Hara, the owner of the store, said, “It's difficult for the store to pay a fee while the number of customers is returning. Since it was not customary to hand lunch boxes without bags, it will take time to understand. I think, but I want to serve customers and gain empathy with the feeling that everyone will tackle the big problem of the environment."
On the other hand, there were some people who said that they have not decided how to deal with the charge for shopping bags. A clerk at an izakaya that sells bento as a takeaway says, "I haven't thought about adding an additional plastic bag charge. I haven't even heard of the decision to charge for it at nearby stores." It was
In addition, the Yakitori store clerk said, "It would be a pain if the customers who take out would get away because of the charge. We would like to reduce the price of the product by 1 or 2 yen and use that amount as the price for the shopping bag. I am thinking."
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, which is in charge of charging shopping bags for restaurants, said, "I think that there was not much awareness of charging shopping bags so far, since the main focus was on eating and drinking in stores. I would like to check the situation and provide guidance and advice."
What do users take
We talked to people who were out for lunch in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo about the fact that shopping bags for taking out at restaurants are also charged.
A female employee in her 50s said, "I take out and enjoy cooking with my family when I can't go anywhere on my days off because of measures against the new coronavirus infection. Considering the environmental impact of charging a bag I try to bring my eco bag with me, but if I don't, I will buy a bag."
In addition, a male employee in his 40s said, “I have the habit of carrying eco bags for shopping at supermarkets, but I was not aware of eco bags for lunch during work. I think we have to change it, but the price is not high even if we charge it, so I don't think we will soon feel like taking an eco bag or quitting takeout."