Americans use 70 billion disposable shopping bags a year, an average of 1,200 per year for a family of four. I can't imagine Japan is far behind. T he Body Shop, a British chain, presents some fun alternatives to the plastic addiction. If you buy shampoo, conditioner or some body gels there, you can take back the plastic containers for infinite refills. It's easiest to buy several different kinds, so you won't run out all at once.
Prices are about average for shampoo here.
C ontainers that can't be refilled can be returned to their recycling bin under the counter. There are some sensible products like natural hair brushes, and you may sample all their exotic scents while you're there. You can find it in the Tenjin Core building and in Hakata station. If you lightly brush the bacteria off your tongue with your tooth brush, it might help more. That smoke wafting in your windows could well contain carcinogens.