原材料価格の高騰でレジ袋に値上げの波も…改めてマイバッグに注目　手作りを楽しむ人も

Rising raw material costs are driving up the prices of plastic shopping bags. In this situation, many people are using reusable bags. Some are even making their own bags, enjoying the process of creating their own unique designs. Read the article related to this video https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/fct/category... The charging for plastic shopping bags began six years ago. Back then, bags cost 3 or 5 yen, but now, due to soaring raw material costs, it's not uncommon for them to cost around 10 yen each. These small costs add up to a significant burden on household budgets… From the beginning, many people adopted reusable bags as an eco-friendly and economical option. In fact, a variety of reusable bags with excellent functionality are now available. We interviewed a general store in Koriyama City. They offered everything from standard tote bags to large-capacity bags designed to fit inside shopping baskets. A variety of items are available, allowing you to choose the perfect bag for your shopping needs and the amount of items you're carrying. ■Pont Neuf (Pont Neuf) - Ayane Hashimoto "Some customers choose bags that are very lightweight, or that can be easily attached to a shopping cart while shopping, saving them time." For example, this bag is palm-sized and weighs only about 30 grams, but when unfolded, it becomes large enough to hold plenty of items. Having one in your bag provides peace of mind for unexpected shopping trips. Also, there are bags like this that are perfect for the coming season! ■Pont Neuf (Pont Neuf) - Ayane Hashimoto "We also carry eco-bags with cooling functions." These cooling bags come in various sizes and have a look that makes them suitable not only for shopping but also for outings. It might be a good idea to choose an item that suits your needs and the situation in which you'll be using it. ■Pont Neuf (Pont Neuf) - Ayane Hashimoto "With so many different eco-bags on the market, I think it's best to choose a product you personally like." This reusable bag. With growing environmental awareness, initiatives like this have been gaining popularity. The workshop held at a facility in Fukushima City was a hands-on workshop on making bags using newspaper. ■Instructor: Nobuko Sasaki "It's popular because it's an environmentally friendly eco-bag made from newspaper." This workshop, which has been held twice a year for the past four years, is said to consistently exceed its capacity with each reservation. By utilizing newspaper that would otherwise be thrown away, it's environmentally friendly and also free. Another appeal is that you can create your own original bag by using your favorite photos or illustrations from the newspaper. ■Participating Woman (from Fukushima City) "I'm so happy! It's a treasure. It's eco-friendly. I think it's great that it can be made from newspaper." ■Instructor Nobuko Sasaki "Some stores don't provide bags, so I hope this becomes widespread." As the name "My Bag" suggests, you can enjoy your shopping time with a one-of-a-kind bag—a bag just for you. ◆Fukushima Central Television News Department Official SNS (X)   / fctnews1   ◆[Latest News Distribution] https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/fct ◆Submit your videos and photos here! "Chunichi Television Submission Box" https://www.fct.co.jp/form/14 ◆Get weather information and breaking news notifications with the Chunichi Television app https://www.fct.co.jp/appli/