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Japan Aims to Increase Domestic Use of Bio-Based Plastics to Approximately 2 Million Metric Tons Annually by 2030

In its "Plastic Resource Circulation Strategy" (2019), the Japanese government explicitly set a target to achieve a domestic supply of approximately 2 million metric tons of bio-based plastics by 2030, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by substituting fossil-fuel-derived plastics.

Policy Framework

The strategy adopts the "3R + Renewable" principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle + Renewable Resources) as its foundation, designating the 2-million-ton target as a key milestone for 2030 to advance sustainable material use.

Implementation Pathways

  • Promote multi-sector applications, including bio-based packaging, agricultural films, and disposable products.

  • Support market growth through financial incentives and technical assistance to accelerate adoption.

Industry Response

Japanese packaging companies have begun adopting bio-based polypropylene (bio-PP) and plan to scale up to the 2030 target of 2 million metric tons annually.

Media Reports

As reported by Xinhua News Agency in 2018, Japan aims to increase its bio-plastics usage from approximately 7,000 metric tons in 2013 to 2 million metric tons by 2030.
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