Taiwan Outlaws Straws, Other Single-Use Plastics, in Strictest Policy Ever

By 2030, if the National Environment Protection Bureau gives way, it is possible to completely prohibit the use of disposable plastic such as Taiwanese straw, bags, cups, cutlery etc.

This ban is scheduled to begin in three stages and is scheduled to be implemented in 2030. The Taiwanese government announced the ban last month

According to US plastic news, once the ban is started as expected, it will be one of the world's most demanding disposable plastic policies.

From next year, plastic straws are forbidden to be used in restaurants at eating places and are to be completely banned by 2030. Continue with plastic bags, cutlery, drinking cups. Choose a slow implementation process to enable industry and public coordination

Environment organizations admire the move, but the industry is not very enthusiastic. Assistant Assistant Secretary of Taiwan Plastics Industry Association pointed out that the industry is currently getting the opportunity to improve technology and produce more sustainable products, but initially acknowledged that there will be "adjustment" .

However, Chief Operating Officer of Biodegradable Plastic Manufacturer Minima Technology Co. said new regulations could endanger the biodegradable plastics industry. He pointed out that the company 's products are designed for disposable products, point out that they are compostable, and that the new ban ignores biodegradable products, which is a practical It is a solution.

Taiwan Environmental Protection Agency also announced plans to remove these plastic waste from the ocean. This plan includes strengthening regional partnerships, using up to 5000 fishing vessels on trawlers, and raising public awareness through educational and public relations campaigns written by Taiwan Today.

In May 2018, the European Commission prohibited disposable plastic products like swabs and straws and proposed to take responsibility for tidying up to reduce marine waste. To the manufacturer. In Vancouver, Scotland and other cities of the United States, plastic straw bans are banned and legislation prohibited is enacted. The RefillNotLandfill campaign in Cambodia is aimed at reducing the water of millions of plastic bottles thrown away by tourists and locals. An alternative is a reusable aluminum bottle that can be refilled at a designated location nationwide. The campaign expanded to Myanmar and Laos. This movement can reduce the amount of PET bottles used.

Do not forget to use plastic, especially disposable plastic such as straw or cutlery next time you go to Taiwan. According to Hong Kong Free Press, starting with the food and beverage industry, the island will prohibit disposable plastic straws in stages. The ultimate goal of tax planning is to acquire the custom of "bringing your own bag" (BYOB) to society. The government seems to take the new law very seriously and imposed a Hong Kong grocery owner a fine of HK $ 5,000 (640 dollars) one year after the plastic bag was not billed by the customer.

Vancouver bans straws, Scotland plans to eliminate plastic straw by 2019, Taiwan prohibits the use of disposable plastic products such as straws, cups and shopping bags in the UK. Queen Elizabeth II banned plastic straws and bottles from all Royal farms, cafés and gift shops Prime Minister Theresa Mae announced the prohibition on sale of plastic straws, mixers and plastic swabs in the UK . British companies such as Waitrose, London City Airport, McDonald's and Costa Coffee are banned from straw and Ryanair is planning to achieve "no plastic" by 2023, Marriott smokes in all 60 hotels in the UK It is prohibited.