Taiwan’s Plastic Habit Collides With Shortages Caused by a Faraway War - Peer2Peer

Taiwan’s Plastic Habit Collides With Shortages Caused by a Faraway War

May 09, 2026

Taiwan, one of the world’s biggest plastic users, is facing supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran. The crunch is already trickling down into everyday life.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/09/business/taiwan-plastic-bag-shortage.html

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