Starting 1 July, online retailers will be prohibited from using polyvinylchloride (PVC) in their packaging and will be required to incorporate recycled materials instead.

Under the new rules, online retailers will no longer be allowed to use PVC plastic in their packaging. Instead, they should prioritise using wrappers made from at least 90% recycled paper in natural colours or plastic packaging that contains more than 25% reusable plastic.
 
The regulations also specify the amount of packaging that can be used based on the size of the online retailer.
 
These rules do not apply to individuals who sell goods through online marketplaces.
 
220 million bags and boxes being used last year, generating approximately 50,000 metric tons of packaging waste.
 
The new regulations aim to address the environmental impact of packaging waste generated by Taiwan’s booming online retail industry.
 
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