The Policy of Plastic Waste Reduction: A Case of Kanagawa Zero Plastic Waste Declaration

Authors

Yoshiyuki Nobusawa, Institute of Social SciencesFollow

Keywords

Marine Plastic・Microplastic・Kanagawa Zero Plastic Waste Declaration・Plastic bottle・Cleanup Activities

Received Date

9-26-2022

Revised Date

10-24-2022

Accepted Date

11-25-2022

Publication Date

3-31-2023

Abstract

Marine plastics and microplastics become the global problem. In Japan the mandatory charge for a plastic bag was introduced as the plastic measure. Kanagawa Prefecture, located in Japan's metropolitan area, has implemented advanced plastic measures. Therefore, this paper considers Kanagawa zero plastic waste declaration and the efforts of local governments concurring with the approved. Therefore, this paper considers Kanagawa zero plastic waste declaration and the efforts of the local government approving．Kanagawa is divided into four areas: urban areas, coastal areas, inland, and mountainous region. This paper analyzes the method for zero plastic waste.

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Recommended Citation

Nobusawa, Yoshiyuki (2023) "The Policy of Plastic Waste Reduction: A Case of Kanagawa Zero Plastic Waste Declaration," Japanese Society and Culture: Vol. 5, Article 11.
Available at: https://gensoken.toyo.ac.jp/japanese-society-and-culture/vol5/iss1/11