Japan's implementation of recycling-friendly packaging simplifies the "three steps"

Although Japan is a country that is very particular about commodity packaging, its commodity packaging is not lavish at all, and it will not appear that the cost of packaging is higher than the value of goods.

First, the carton is the main force

Japanese goods pay attention to packaging is mainly reflected in the packaging design and packaging paper pattern, color matching and other aspects, fully highlight the visual effects. In a department store or supermarket in Japan, it can be seen that the packaging of food, beverages, and other daily necessities is basically an ordinary paper box, but the design of these boxes is not only convenient and practical, but also the design and color of the box are very harmonious and beautiful. It is also exquisite, which has virtually improved the quality of the goods, and also increased the value of the goods in people's minds.

Second, reduce the packaging as much as possible

In recent years, some Japanese local governments and non-governmental organizations have actively carried out the campaign of simplifying packaging, saving resources, and protecting the environment. We called on businesses and consumers to work together to reduce unnecessary packaging. Osaka Prefecture called on manufacturers to reduce packaging to a minimum, and to use containers and packaging that can be reused for as many times as possible; asking businesses to tell customers whether they are for personal use when selling goods. If they are for personal use, they hope that customers can cooperate and do not pack. The campaign also calls for customers to bring their own shopping bags, do not use plastic bags or paper bags in shopping malls, and try to buy unpackaged vegetables, fruits, and other foods when shopping; in the items that must be packaged, try to buy paper packaged goods; When making gifts, try to simplify the packaging.

In the supermarket of Mitsukoshi Department Store, the original supermarket must provide two kinds of shopping bags: plastic bags and paper bags, but now the cashier will take the initiative to ask the customer if he needs a shopping bag. There are also some shops that encourage customers to carry their own shopping bags. If they want to use the shop's shopping bags, they will have to pay extra.

Third, recovery refund deposit

In Japan, a box of paper drinks is purchased from a vending machine and the price includes a deposit of 10 yen. When the consumer finishes drinking, the folded paper is put into the automatic recycling machine next to it, and the deposit is automatically returned. Through hard work, Japan's household packaging waste has been reduced. The data in Japan's “Environmental White Paper” shows that if it is calculated by weight, packaging waste only accounts for 22.6% of household garbage.

The Japanese government formulated the "Container Packaging Recycling Act" in 1995, which clearly stipulated that manufacturers and consumers are obliged to recycle various kinds of packaging waste and recycle them. To this end, Japan has also set up a "Japan Container Packaging Recycling Association" as a consortium to guide consumers to actively cooperate with the recycling of packaging waste.

In addition, Japan has also formulated the Basic Law for the Promotion of Recycling Society, the Waste Disposal Law, the Resource Utilization Promotion Law, and the Appliance Recycling Law. These laws play an important role in the effective use of resources and environmental protection.