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Department stores to sell bags to offset emissions

Friday 09th May, 05:35 AM JST

TOKYO —

Department stores across Japan will begin sales of shopping bags that contribute to reductions in carbon dioxide emissions, beginning July 7, an industry body said Thursday.

The polyester bags will sold under a “carbon offsetting” system in which department stores will provide funds for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the Japan Department Store Association said. The bags will sell for 600 yen, 50 yen of which will be used to purchase carbon offsets.

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