Aim is to reduce plastic and improve sustainability

27-year-old causes panic in Kaohsiung with plastic crocodile

PLA is made from biomass but the material is hard to distinguish from PET plastic

Consumers who bring their own reusable cups at 12 chain stores eligible for 'double' discounts

Most masks are made from more than one material, making recycling harder

Taiwan lacks reuse means, compost facilities for material that decomposes quickly only in specific environments

Taipei promoting use of reusable cups and reusable cup loan services instead

Customers advised to bring reusable bags, cups for purchases of meals and drinks

Campaign focuses on less plastic packaging, cup rental, higher recycling rates, other measures

Businesses may resort to paper cups, most of which are not made from paper only