Japan Faces Plastic Shortages Amid Naphtha Crisis
Japan faces a shortage of plastic bags, trays, and gloves due to a worsening naphtha shortage linked to the Middle East crisis. The food sector, which uses about one-third of Japan's annual plastic consumption of over 8 million tonnes, is particularly affected, prompting some businesses to incentivise customers to bring their own containers.
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