Ya is it an Asian thing? I get hygiene and cleanliness but plastic waste (single usage too) is just ending up in a landfill somewhere, or in their river systems or stuff idk they keep very clean but it's all got to go somewhere right
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Yes, it is an Asian thing. I think it might have to do with the humidity. Paper bags absorb the humidity and rip but the plastic will last a lot longer and hold greater weight. The Japanese government passed some bill where the stores now have to charge the customer if they want a plastic bag.
Yes I think the charge policy helps reduce overall waste and makes the consumer bring a bag of they don't want the extra charge.