S. Korea Aims for ‘Zero’ Use of Plastic Cups, Straws at Coffee Shops by 2027

SEJONG, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea aims to phase out disposable plastic cups and straws at coffee shops and other public places by 2027 as part of a broader initiative to reduce hard-to-recycle waste, the government said Tuesday. The Ministry of Environment and nine other related ministries submitted a 10-year plan for resources [...]