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Germany Bans Sale of Single-Use Plastic Straws, Food Containers

Germany Bans Sale of Single-Use Plastic Straws, Food Containers

By Total Papers
Tags  Eco-friendly, Plastic Free, Sustainability, Zero Waste
Posted Jun 25, 2020
Germany is banning the sale of single-use plastic straws, cotton buds and food containers, bringing it in line with a European Union directive intended to reduce the amount of plastic garbage that pollutes the environment. The Cabinet agreed Wednesday to end the sale of plastics including single-use cutlery, plates, stirring sticks and balloon holders, as well as polystyrene cups and boxes by July...
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Pandemic Could Cut Amount of Plastic Waste Recycled

Pandemic Could Cut Amount of Plastic Waste Recycled

By Total Papers
Tags  Coronavirus, COVID-19, Eco-friendly, Plastic Free, Sustainability, Zero Waste
Posted Jun 22, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of plastic medical and protective equipment, such as single-use gloves, masks and aprons. Much of this equipment must be discarded after use to limit the spread of the virus. But demand for plastic packaging has also spiked in the retail sector, as customers wary of catching the virus shun loose products. Elsewhere, people are using antibacterial wipes and...
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