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May 29, 2018

European Commission Seeks to Ban Plastic Plates, Cutlery and Straws
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The European Commission is seeking to ban an array of single-use plastic
items, including plastic plates, cutlery and straws, in efforts to cut
down on waste and clean up the oceans. The European Commission unveiled
the draft rules on Monday, which will require the approval of the
European Parliament and all EU member states. The EU estimates that the
ban would prevent 22 billion euros' worth of damage to the environment
and prevent 3.4 million tons of carbon emissions.


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