Taiwan aims to be completely free of plastic bags and all single-use plastic items, such as utensils and beverage cups, by 2030. But first, the straws. Starting this year, chain restaurants will be restricted from giving straws to customers for in-store use. Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) Minister Lee Ying-yuan announced the new policy at a press conference last month. “"We aim to implement a blanket ban by 2030 to significantly reduce plastic waste that pollutes the ocean and...
from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/taiwan-introduces-one-of-the-worlds-most-comprehensive-plastic-bans
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