Plastic Tray and Packaging Box Reduction Target Raised to 40%

摘要

On 14 September 2011, the EPA issued a preannouncement explaining that the 2012 reduction target for volumes of plastic trays and packaging boxes used for retailed products will be raised to 40%. Starting from the beginning of 2013, reductions of plastic trays and packaging boxes will first be concentrated on three categories of foodstuff- eggs; bakery products, and fruits and vegetables. The targeted reduction rate for these items in 2013 has been set at 80%—a move expected to increase overall reductions of packaging to 46,5%. Simplified reduction methods have been adopted to encourage continual reduction of waste and conserve natural resources.