The EU agrees to ban plastic swabs and straws

" Marine litter is a growing global problem," according to a statement from the EU's Council of Ministers of the Environment, which reached tonight an agreement with the European Parliament on restrictions on the use of plastics.

According to one statement, if nothing has been done, there will be more plastic than fish at sea in 2050.

The agreement reached today is yet to be formally ratified by Member States and the European Parliament (EP). the process should be completed by the spring of 2019 and enter into force in 2021.

The proposal presented by the European Commission in May provides for the ban of product categories representing 70% of the oceans and waste-polluting beaches [19659003] In October, the European Parliament approved the Brussels proposal stating that for other single-use plastic products, Member States should take the necessary measures to achieve ambitious and sustainable reduction. sustainable.

Boxes for hamburgers, sandwiches and salads as well as containers for fruit, vegetables, desserts or ice cream.

The 28 must also ensure the selective collection and subsequent recycling of at least 90% of disposable plastic bottles by 2025.