Bag charge to reduce Indonesia’s plastic waste
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The government has made it mandatory for retail businesses across Indonesia to charge customers 1.5 cents for each plastic bag they use.
Supermarkets and vendors in cities across Indonesia have begun charging customers for plastic bags in a bid to reduce waste.
The government has made it mandatory for retail businesses across Indonesia to charge customers 1.5 cents for each plastic bag they use.
According to the Environment and Forestry Ministry, Indonesians consume up to a million plastic bags every minute.
Indonesia is ranked the world’s second largest plastic waste producer, using more than 187 million tons each year.
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Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary aim of introducing a charge for plastic bags in Indonesia?
What is the primary aim of introducing a charge for plastic bags in Indonesia?
The government's main aim in introducing this charge is to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated. Indonesia is currently ranked as the world's second-largest producer of plastic waste, consuming over 187 million tons annually.
Q.Who is required to charge customers for plastic bags in Indonesia?
Who is required to charge customers for plastic bags in Indonesia?
All retail businesses across Indonesia are mandated by the government to charge customers for each plastic bag they use. This includes supermarkets and various vendors operating in cities throughout the country.
Q.How much are customers being charged for a plastic bag under the new regulation?
How much are customers being charged for a plastic bag under the new regulation?
Customers in Indonesia are now being charged 1.5 cents for each plastic bag they use. This mandatory charge has been implemented by the government for all retail businesses nationwide.
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