{"title":"To reduce plastic waste","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"8565058568366","title":"Reduce","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"3R\" stands for \"Reduce (waste reduction),\" \"Reuse (reusing items),\" and \"Recycle (reprocessing materials).\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, let's look at examples of \"Reduce\" actions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e・Using a reusable bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeatedly using a reusable bottle can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 88% compared to drinking and recycling a single 500ml plastic bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e・Using a reusable bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), if a reusable bag made of cotton is used more than 50 times, or a thick plastic reusable bag is used more than 10 times, it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact compared to using a typical thin plastic shopping bag once and disposing of it. Consistently using a reusable bag contributes to environmental conservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e・Reducing disposable tableware and containers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan has the second-highest amount of plastic container and packaging waste per capita in the world. When eating out or purchasing bentos and beverages, refusing disposable plastic straws, spoons, and forks is effective in reducing plastic use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSource: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.city.adachi.tokyo.jp\/kankyo\/mybotlesuisin.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Why not start using a reusable bottle for the Earth?\" Adachi City\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/plastics-smart.env.go.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Plastics Smart\" Ministry of the Environment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nippon-foundation.or.jp\/journal\/2022\/79985\/sustainable\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Japan ranks 2nd globally in plastic waste per capita. The accelerating 'de-plasticization' movement domestically and internationally\" The Nippon Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caa.go.jp\/policies\/policy\/consumer_research\/white_paper\/2020\/white_paper_138.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\"2020 White Paper on Consumer Affairs\" Consumer Affairs Agency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"tw-block tw-mx-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/fa951197d1aacda644bbf6e63d75a4b8_480x480.jpg?v=1715918714\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ロイヤルパークスERささしま コミュニティポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45719375118510,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/6192\/8110\/files\/2.jpg?v=1725680359"},{"product_id":"8565058601134","title":"2 Reuse","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere are some examples of Reuse initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusing unwanted items through flea markets, garage sales, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Using products for a long time by repairing, maintaining, or remaking them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchasing returnable bottles that are collected, cleaned, and sterilized for repeated use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Since glass bottles are reused as they are, the environmental impact is minimal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSource: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pref.yamagata.jp\/050010\/kurashi\/kankyo\/recycle\/plastic-3r.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"About 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) for Plastic Waste\" Yamagata Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.go.jp\/guide\/info\/ecojin\/feature1\/20221116.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"3R Declaration\" Ministry of the Environment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/4_480x480.jpg?v=1717652134\" class=\"tw-block tw-mx-auto\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ロイヤルパークスERささしま コミュニティポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45719375184046,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/6192\/8110\/files\/2_cb796fde-bec5-425a-bee5-af9207ab390c.jpg?v=1725680361"},{"product_id":"8565058633902","title":"3 Recycle","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere are some examples of Recycle initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActively use recycled products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Cooperate with local government and other organizations in collecting small home appliances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Separate and collect plastics for reuse as raw materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany PET bottle caps are disposed of as waste. Incinerating 1 kg of caps (430 caps) generates 3.15 kg of CO2. By recycling caps, we can reduce the amount of waste incinerated and decrease CO2 emissions, which contribute to global warming. Local governments and NPOs are collecting PET bottle caps for recycling, medical support in developing countries, and support for people with disabilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.city.toki.lg.jp\/kurashi\/gomi\/1004710\/1003983.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Please cooperate with the Eco-Cap Campaign\" Toki City\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/7_480e8a11-1c10-4e5a-a9fb-b531ebbc5481_480x480.jpg?v=1717653885\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ロイヤルパークスERささしま コミュニティポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45719375216814,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/6192\/8110\/files\/2_60aae839-62cb-47da-9a6a-659078288187.jpg?v=1725680364"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/6192\/8110\/collections\/image_1.png?v=1725427680","url":"https:\/\/royal-parks-er-sasashima.easygo.eco\/en\/collections\/317230416046.oembed","provider":"ロイヤルパークスERささしま コミュニティポータル","version":"1.0","type":"link"}