Uniqlo Singapore Switches to Eco-friendly Paper Bagsto Reduce Single-Use Plastic

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From 2 March onwards, UNIQLO Singapore will replace plastic shopping bags with eco-friendly paper bags, as part of the company’s global efforts to create a sustainable business that considers for the environment. To further promote reducing the use of traditional shopping bags and making effective use of resources, UNIQLO will be launching a new eco-friendly tote bag at SGD$2.90 and will price its eco-friendly paper shopping bag at SGD$0.10 each.

This comes after the announcement by Fast Retailing Group, the parent company of UNIQLO, in July 2019 to eliminate the use of unnecessary plastic throughout its supply chain, and to reduce the amount of single-use plastic handed to customers, including shopping bags and product packaging. The aim is to reduce single-use plastic by 85% or around 7,800 tons annually by the end of 2020.

“Respect the Environment” is one of UNIQLO’s six priorities for sustainability, and together with Fast Retailing, it is proceeding to eliminate all forms of waste and establish a business with minimal impact on the environment. Environmental pollution from plastic waste is a growing concern worldwide, and UNIQLO is taking action to reduce unnecessary single-use plastic from its operations. This will help minimise the environmental impact of its business, while offering products and services customers can use with confidence.

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Questions & Answers

What is the primary motivation behind UNIQLO Singapore's decision to switch to paper bags?

UNIQLO Singapore is making this change as part of the company's global sustainability efforts. It aims to create a sustainable business that considers the environment and aligns with its parent company's goal to eliminate unnecessary plastic.

What is the specific target Fast Retailing Group has set for reducing single-use plastic?

Fast Retailing Group aims to reduce single-use plastic by 85% or approximately 7,800 tons annually. This target is set to be achieved by the end of 2020 across its operations, including customer bags and product packaging.

How much will customers in Singapore be charged for the new eco-friendly paper shopping bags?

Customers in Singapore will be charged SGD$0.10 for each eco-friendly paper shopping bag. Also, UNIQLO will launch a new eco-friendly tote bag priced at SGD$2.90 to further promote reducing bag usage.

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