Europe to introduce ban on single-use plastics in 2021

By Emma Stoye2019-04-02T14:30:00

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Parliament overwhelming passes legislation to tackle a range of plastics

A ban on single-use plastic products such as cutlery, straws, plates and cotton buds has been approved by the European parliament. MEPs voted overwhelmingly to introduce the new law, with only 35 voting against it. Under the legislation, various single-use plastic items will be banned across the EU by 2021.