Since 2019, MACHI café iced drink cups have been replaced with paper cups, and a new top lid has been introduced to enable drinking without using a straw, thereby achieving a cumulative reduction of plastic use by approximately 3,220 tons.
Since November 2023, the S-size and M-size plastic top lids for iced drinks have been changed to ones that use approximately 0.4 grams less plastic than before.
We are gradually expanding the use of this top lid nationwide, thereby expecting the annual reduction of plastic use by approximately 48 tons.
Since June 2023, we have also been conducting a demonstrative trial at Green Lawson to change the plastic top lid used for hot coffee S-size to a paper lid.

In 2022, we changed the labels of six original PET bottle beverages from those covering the entire bottle to half-size labels, thereby achieving an annual reduction of plastic use by approximately 100 tons.
Furthermore, starting November 2023, we gradually replaced eight original PET bottle beverages to those made from 100% recycled materials.
We expect to achieve an annual reduction of plastic use by approximately 3,355 tons.

Since January 2021, we have gradually replaced containers for rice bowls with paper cartons (with a plastic lid) in Machikado Chubo in-store kitchens.
Since November 2023, we have been using FSC^®-certified paper cartons based on the principles and standards of responsible forest management in consideration of sustainable forest use and conservation.

In May 2023, we switched the top lid of some salad containers to a peel-off type in Lawson stores throughout Japan (except for Okinawa Prefecture). We estimate this will reduce our plastic use by approximately 100 tons and CO₂ emissions by approximately 160 tons in a year. We used to use fitting-type lids (where the container and lid fit together) for salad containers and fixed the lids with tape to prevent them from falling off. By switching the top lid of salad containers to a peel-off type, we can reduce plastic use for the lids and tape, which leads to a reduction of CO₂ emissions. We also used to attach paper labels indicating the product name and raw ingredients to products. Introduction of technology to directly print necessary information on the packaging material eliminated the need for these labels, which saves resources.

Since 2021, we have been switching some pasta containers which are made from plastic to paper.
By switching the material of containers, we estimate reduction of plastic use by approximately 237 tons annually.

In accordance with the Plastic Resource Circulation Act, which went into effect on April 1, 2022, we have successively introduced spoons and forks with holes in the handles and shorter lengths, thereby reducing the amount of plastic used.
We have also provided wooden spoons from January 2023 in all areas so that customers can choose them as an alternative option.

Since April 2024, Lawson stores in the Tohoku and Kanto regions (approximately 5,400 stores) have gradually replaced plastic chopstick bags with paper ones.
We expect to achieve an annual reduction of plastic use by approximately 44 tons.

To reduce plastic usage, some of the Natural Lawson stores are carrying out a trial as a refill station so that customers can buy what they want by amount.
Liquid detergents, personal care products, such as shampoo and conditioner,* are available.

* Product may differ depending on the store.