Today in Ireland the EU directive that was agreed on in 2019 on single use plastics will come into effect.
The following will be banned from the Irish market from today
- Cotton bud sticks
- Cutlery
- Plates
- Stirrers
- Chopsticks
- Straws
- Expanded polystyrene single use food and beverage containers
- All oxo-degradable plastic products
There wil be a number of further introductions in the years to come under the Directive.
By January 2023, producers of packaging of certain single-use plastics will be required to cover the costs of cleaning up the litter their products create
From January 2025, it will be a requirement for drink producers to have at a minimum of 25% recycled plastic in their single-use plastic bottles
I believe that this will help int the promotion of the circular economy in Ireland. and reduce the amount of wastes entering our oceans.
You can find out more about these about this directive on by clicking on the following link:
https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/plastics/single-use-plastics_en