The new changes in global plastic pollution policy
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Update time : 2023-07-26
In recent years, plastic pollution has become an important issue of environmental protection. Plastic can be seen in every aspect of our lives. It is a sad fact that from the Antarctic and the Arctic to the Himalayas and the Mariana Trench, there is no place in the world that is not polluted by plastic. In seafood, in the air, and in water sources, these microplastics will enter the human body through various channels and affect human health. The management and governance of plastics has become a problem that all countries in the world need to face together. So what are the new changes in the global dynamics now?
France In recent years, France has stepped up efforts to limit plastics and passed the Law Against Waste for Circular Economy, which aims to gradually reduce the use of disposable plastic products, promote the development of alternative and reusable materials, ban disposable plastic packaging, promote Unpackaged sales, etc., to promote the realization of the national ecological transformation goal. On June 21, 2023, French Decree No. 2023-478 was officially published in the Official Gazette (JORF). This decree mainly regulates the prohibition of the sale of fruits and vegetables packaged in plastic. Except for vegetables and ripe fruits (that is, fruits marked on the packaging to be sold to final consumers when they are fully ripe), the sale of fruits and vegetables packaged in plastic is prohibited. This decree will come into effect on July 1, 2023.
New Zealand Since the promulgation of the plastic ban last October, New Zealand has taken a new step in the "plastic ban", announcing the arrival of another round of plastic ban. Starting from July 1 local time, New Zealand prohibits shopping malls and supermarkets from providing or selling products such as disposable plastic food bags. Merchants who violate this new regulation will be fined heavily.
Austria In the fight to reduce waste and promote a circular economy, the Austrian government is revising two measures that directly affect the retail sector. From January 2024, supermarkets will be obliged to provide reusable packaging for beer, water, juice, milk and soft drinks that make up 10 to 15 per cent of their volume, plus 25 cents for stationary plastic bottles and cans. In addition, in order to achieve the EU's target, a deposit system for plastic bottles and cans will be introduced in 2025. This mandates the collection of 77% of single-use plastic bottles by 2025 and even 90% by 2029. 110 million euros to switch to one-time deposits and reusable bottles.
Netherlands The Dutch government announced that starting from July 1, 2023, according to the "New Regulations on Disposable Plastic Cups and Containers" document announcement, merchants are required to provide disposable plastic cups and takeaway food packaging for a fee, and provide reusable alternatives. From January 1, 2024, the Netherlands will ban the use of disposable plastic food packaging in dine-in. The scope of this initiative includes:
(1) Single-use plastic cups: The regulations apply to single-use plastic cups for all purposes, including cups that are partially made of plastic, such as plastic-coated.
(2) Disposable food packaging: The regulations only apply to the packaging of ready-to-eat food, and the packaging is made entirely of plastic. (Also applicable to biodegradable plastics)
China Of course, China, as an important supporter and advocate of plastic pollution control, has also made an important push in this regard: Henan Province has recently issued the "Provisions on Prohibiting Non-degradable Disposable Plastic Products in Henan Province (Draft)", according to which It stipulates that the production, sale, use and related activities of non-degradable disposable plastic products are prohibited and restricted. In addition, the standards for prohibiting and restricting non-degradable disposable plastic products will be refined, and list management will be implemented for prohibited and restricted non-degradable disposable plastic products. Start with small things, refuse to use disposable plastic tableware, choose to use more green and environmentally friendly plastic tableware, etc., travel low-carbon, bring your own shopping bags...
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