Consumer Survey on Replacing Plastic Utensils -- results published in the article on Nikkei MJ, November 19

Upon switching from plastic straws/spoons to paper or wooden ones, 41.7% of respondents said they "don't feel inconvenient, and approve". Adding those who answered "inconvenient, but approve" (29.6%), the approving "supporters" accounted for over 70%. People who "want to contribute" reached 44.3% -- those who are willing to participate in solving social issues through their consumption behavior, even if the prices get higher or become inconvenient.