Circular Economy

Zero-waste shopping comes to Japan

plastic waste, shown here, is a major global problem

Loop is a retail supplier that offers recyclable, reusable packaging to tackle the world's plastic problem. Image: UNSPLASH/Antoine GIRET

Sean Fleming
Senior Writer, Formative Content
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this chart shows how much single-waste plastic countries generate, with Australia generating the most in kilograms
Single-use plastic waste is a problem for many developed economies, Japan included. Image: Statista
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