One word card collection

Q:

It's been a long time since plastic shopping bags have been charged, but it seems that there is no obligation to charge if they are made of biodegradable plastic.

I feel that the recent policy on plastics is not "to convert to renewable materials" but "to eradicate", and I feel that I have lost sight of the essence of the SDGs.

And this time, plastic spoons etc. will also be charged, which seems to be a reform that is not kind to us users.

Although the University of Tokyo Co-op is not directly connected to the University of Tokyo, it is within the University of Tokyo and is rarely seen as the same by outsiders. I look forward to seeing your progress.

This is a long introduction, but I saw something like this the other day.

Completed Japan's first marine biodegradable plastic shopping bag! Kirax, a manufacturing company, explains the background – Kirax Co., Ltd.

In April 2021, Japan's first marine biodegradable plastic shopping bag was completed. Kirax, a manufacturing company, tells the background of the introduction of marine biodegradable plastic (SDGs, charging for shopping bags), and the development process and overview of marine biodegradable plastic shopping bags.

www.kiracs.co.jp

According to this page, they have succeeded in developing marine biodegradable plastics (plastics that can be decomposed by microorganisms not only when buried in the ground but also in the sea) and their processing development (especially plastic shopping bags).

I don't know if this is a solution to the microplastic problem, and in the first place, there is no need to use something that takes into account the ocean on the site of the University of Tokyo. I believe that actively incorporating material development with an eye to the future will be a great help in expanding these developments.

From the above, why not use marine biodegradable plastic shopping bags or other plastic products for the sake of users and for environmental activities based on the SDGs that are expected to progress in the future? , I will suggest.

A:

Thank you for sharing information and suggestions.

Regarding the reduction of plastic

I think that the situation is that retailers, including co-ops, are being swayed by policies that give the impression that they are doing something.

However, setting aside whether or not the environmental burden has been reduced, taking the opportunity of charging for plastic shopping bags,

I think there is no mistake that the public's awareness of this issue has turned.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our members.

For the time being, we believe that the current rules will continue to operate in consideration of social norms.

Regarding plastic shopping bags, we are promoting the use of biomass materials for plastic shopping bags throughout the University of Tokyo co-op.

Therefore, strictly speaking, it is not subject to charging, and it is possible to distribute it for free. As a low-cost university co-op, one of our perspectives is to contribute to the environment by reducing the total amount of plastic used by reducing the use of plastic bags.

We will continue to consider switching to plastic bags that have a low environmental impact.

At this time, we are unable to provide a specific response.

We will continue to consider the balance between the convenience of using the store and the environmental impact.

That's all for the explanation of the current situation.

A:

The refreshing pork soup is always delicious.

It's not my hometown, but I often went to Aomori before Corona. However, I haven't been able to go there for two years. I would like to at least enjoy the atmosphere, so could you add Nanbu Senbei for a limited time?

Q:

Thank you for using it all the time.

Thank you very much for your compliments on the pork miso soup.

Regarding the "Nanbu Senbei" you requested, it's difficult to get it in the cafeteria.

I'm sorry.

I will ask if the store can provide it.

We look forward to seeing you again.

I love the brown rice omelet rice on the second floor, and I ate it all the time before Corona. I was very happy to be back in the new year's holiday.

I'm in my fourth year and will be graduating soon, so if possible, I'd like to eat it again before I graduate. Would you consider reviving it within the year? Thank you very much.

A:

Thank you for posting this time.

Also, thank you for using the brown rice omelet rice that was revived for about a month and a half from the end of November to January 7th.

During January, we will be temporarily closed to provide omelet rice for the Toro-ri Fair and to revive brown rice katsudon.

We will adjust it so that it can be revived for a limited time sometime between February and March. (probably in March...)

When the schedule is decided, we will inform you on Twitter, etc., so please check it.

Q:

Regarding the amount of salt in Akamon Ramen, there seems to be a big difference between the menu and the receipt. Please confirm which one is correct.
(In addition, I would like you to consider whether it is possible to display the amount of salt on the menu near the entrance.)

A:

Thank you for pointing this out.

We confirmed.

The salt content of Akamon Ramen is 3.8g, so the 6.8g on the digital signage is incorrect. We will fix it immediately.

Also, regarding the display of nutritional values ​​including salt content on the digital signage near the entrance,

Make a request to the manager.

that it is technically difficult to display, or that it may take time to reflect

We appreciate your understanding.

We look forward to seeing you again.

Q:

Okra ohitashi, nothing was put on it and it was not salty. It's not Ohitashi.

A:

Sorry.

Normally, we add "soba soup" to "Okra dip" and serve it as a dip.

This time, in the process of adding "soba soup", it seems that the okra that was added was provided as it was in the provided lane.

We will share this matter with all staff members and strive to prevent recurrence.

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