Hualien asks diners to go plastic-freeBy Wang Chun-chi / Staff reporterThe Hualien County Environmental Protection Bureau is encouraging restaurants to join its plastic-free initiative, saying that it has already certified 22 establishments as environmentally friendly. A sign designed by the Hualien County Environmental Protection Bureau encouraging local restaurants to join a plastic-free initiative is pictured on Sunday in the county. Photo: Wang Chun-chi, Taipei TimesThis year, it is urging businesses to join its plastic-free restaurant initiative, it said on Sunday. The bureau encourages stores to go plastic-free or reduce their use of plastic items by certifying businesses as environmentally friendly, Jao said. As many consumers value the environment, some might dine at restaurants that have the “plastic-free” certification, which could indirectly increase sales, she said.

Source: Taipei Times June 16, 2020 15:56 UTC