Reduction of single-use plastics needs to tie in with circular economy actions and consumption realities in Europe

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THE European Parliament approved its report on the draft Directive on Marine Pollution and Single-use Plastics recently. "European Bioplastics fully supports the transition from a linear to a circular economy. Bioplastics enable more sustainable solutions for a range of products", says Francois de Bie, Chairman of European Bioplastics (EUBP)."We agree on the importance of reducing single-use plastic products where feasible, but hygiene and food safety cannot be compromised. With regard to some of the concerned single-use products - such as e.g. plates and cutlery -, biodegradable certified compostable plastics provide an organically recyclable alternative".