European Commission publishes regulations on disposable plastic products / Collection rate for bottles set / Sharp criticism from PlasticsEurope and EuPC/ 'Plastic product bans are not the solution'

摘要

The European Commission is putting rules in place for reducing single-use plastic items, and curbing marine litter. The proposal focuses on the top ten disposable plastic items found on European beaches and in seas, as well as abandoned or disposed fishing gear. Together, these products make up 70% of waste in Europe's marine environments. With a high proportion of ocean microplastics resulting from fragmentation of bigger pieces of plastic, the commission's proposal is also a step to reduce the presence of microplastics.