Plastic Bags Soon To Be Charged
June 9, 2019, Tokyo, Japan - Plastic shopping bags will no longer be free at supermarkets and convenience stores across the country as Japan combats marine pollution from plastic waste. Environment Minister Yoshiaki Harada said at a news conference on June 3 that the ministry plans to introduce a new law banning the practice of providing single-use plastic bags for free. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) AYF -mis-