On my first trip to Japan when I went to nearby convenience store to buy some food, I was amazed to see each banana wrapped individually in plastic. Apples, pears wrapped in Styrofoam on a polystyrene tray, then wrapped in plastic film. Initially, I considered that very hygienic and was fascinated about it. Individually wrapped Banana Gradually, I began to understand that apart from just hygienic, something big is going on. Japan is obsessed with over usage of plastics in their daily lives. You can see them everywhere from fruits or vegetables packaging, individually wrapped cookies, chocolates, double or triple layer packaging of bento, plastic bags usage on all stores for shopping, and many more such examples. This is the reason, why Japan plastic packaging waste contributes to around 70% of all plastic waste generated. Japan plastic packaging is 70% of overall plastic waste generated Each vegetable wrapped in plastic Why does Japan use more plastic? Hygiene – Japan is obsessed with ...