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The European Union has decided to clamp down on plastic bags

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European Union countries plan to tax plastic bags or ban single-use ones altogether, with the goal of reducing the number of bags used by each consumer to less than 40 per year.

The eu declared war on plastic bags

In order to reduce the use of disposable products like plastic bags, which are harmful to the environment, eu countries can tax them in the future or ban them completely. In addition, eu countries have set specific targets for strict control of plastic bags, with the average annual use of plastic bags by eu citizens to be limited to 40 by 2025. In 2010, it was 176.

Sturdy, reusable bags and ultra-thin bags for fruits and vegetables are not covered, and the plan will take effect within 20 days of the publication of the eu document. The German government is considering charging a special fee for plastic bags as part of the European Union's crackdown on plastic bags. Such measures are more manageable and voluntary. The federal environmental protection agency recommends charging stores and clothing stores for plastic bags instead of giving them away for free. Before the eu plan is finalised, the environment ministry will also have further conversations with environmental groups, consumer groups, federal states and relevant economic authorities about reducing the use of plastic bags. At present, the retail industry has sent a signal of active cooperation.

Harm Marine life

Plastic waste is a big problem for the oceans and Marine life. The main sources of plastic waste are shipping and fishing, and one of the biggest problems: it takes 450 years for plastic waste to break down on its own, releasing toxins in the process.

Plastic bags pose a threat to many sea creatures. Turtles, for example, may swallow their own favorite jellyfish, causing them to choke. Seabirds and seals will swallow small pieces of plastic waste into their stomachs, a feeling of fullness that will eventually cause them to starve to death. There are also sea creatures that get caught up in plastic waste and die in pain.

Over time, plastic waste breaks down into fine particles that continue to harm the environment. This is because plastic waste attracts pesticides into the food chain, ultimately affecting human health through fish and seafood. According to a newly released report, 275 million tons of plastic waste were generated worldwide in 2010.

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