The European Commission submitted the draft a few days ago, proposing to set up a 'black list' of disposable plastic products. The future will be a ban on disposable plastic products within the European Union, aimed at curbing the growing problem of marine pollution.
The “blacklist” proposed by the European Commission includes 10 types of disposable plastic products, including plastic tableware (straw, cutlery, lunch boxes), disposable cotton swabs, balloons and plastic rods, plastic cups and plastic bottles, and plastic fishing tackle. Food packaging bags. The European Commission pointed out that 70% of Europe's marine debris originate from the above products.
According to the contents of the draft report released by the European Commission, the EU intends to recycle 90% of disposable plastic products by 2025, while drastically reducing the proportion of 'blacklisted' products sold on the market until the complete ban on production. In addition, the European Commission It is also recommended that member states further strengthen the classification, treatment and recycling of plastic waste, and increase the utilization of plastic products.
According to the EU decision-making process, the European Commission will submit the relevant draft to the European Parliament and the European Council in the near future. It is expected that the EU agency will reach a final resolution in the first half of next year.