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EU restrictions on certain single-use plastics

Plates, cutlery, straws, balloon sticks and cotton buds can no longer be placed on the markets of the EU Member States.

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date:  13/09/2021

New EU rules target the vast amount of single-use plastic and fishing gear containing plastic that is polluting our seas, endangering marine life and harming our health.

The goal? Reduce litter, help develop the circular economy and promote a sustainable future for everyone.

Click here for more information on these new rules, which entered into force on 3 July 2021.