Plastic attacks have become a global movement to call for an end to excess packaging

Taiwan News
Date: 2019/06/25
By: Huang Tzu-ti, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Taiwan's first “plastic attack” was launched between June 22 and 24 to raise awareness on the issue of excess packaging.

More than 200 individuals participated in the event, which was initiated by the non-profit environmental organization Greenpeace, reported Central News Agency.

Participants were asked to remove all the plastic packaging that came with merchandise purchased at ten retailer outlets across Taipei. A man dressed in plastic garments would then join the Greenpeace representatives as they returned the waste to the stores.

The campaign, which originated in the UK, has become a global movement and receives support from environmental groups around the world, reported CNN. Those taking part in "attacks" appeal to supermarkets to take responsibility and reduce single-use packaging waste.    [FULL  STORY]