Tag: plastic
The plastic bag tax can be abolished – after three years with good results
It has been three years since the seat bag tax was introduced. Now some parties want to remove the tax completely and others want to see a substantial reduction. “We…
Plastic treaty: what to remember from the Parisian negotiations
Timid stage victory Friday, June 2, at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris, for the participants of the International Negotiations Committee (INC). The 175 countries, which have been discussing since…
Study: Degradable plastic also dangerous to the environment
Updated 02:42 | Published at 02:32 fullscreen The perch’s behavior was changed by the bioplastic. Press photo. Photo: Elenanoeva/University of Gothenburg Biodegradable plastic from cane sugar can also be environmentally…
Study: Degradable plastic also dangerous to the environment
Facts: The study The study was conducted on 60 fish that were placed five each in 45-liter aquariums. Their behavior was filmed and analyzed, and towards the end of the…
Negotiations on plastic pollution: France regrets the “manoeuvres” but wants to be optimistic
A week of international negotiations ends in Paris this Friday, June 2 to develop a legally binding treaty by the end of 2024 to end the plastic pollution that poisons…
Plastic pollution: “We have to find a way to charge the real price of this product”
Countries blocking international negotiations, companies reluctant to change their practices quickly… There are still many obstacles to deplasticization. Eric Mugnier, EY Sustainable Development and Climate Change Partner, talks for L’Express…
Swedes’ use of plastic bags is increasing
Published: Just now full screen In 2022, the consumption of plastic bags increased slightly compared to 2021. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT In 2022, an average of 17 plastic carrier bags were…
Swedes’ use of plastic bags is increasing
At the same time, 83 plastic bags were used per person in 2017 and the annual consumption has thus decreased by 66 plastic bags since then. The Environmental Protection Agency…
An agreement to dispose of plastic waste is being hammered out in Paris – “We can’t get out of this mess with recycling alone”
The meeting talks about the necessity of recycling and reducing plastic production. The aim is to put the agreement into effect at the end of next year. Negotiations have begun…
“Compostable” plastic packaging, not a solution for Ademe
News Published on 05/29/2023 at 12:04 p.m. Updated 05/29/2023 at 12:04 p.m. Reading 1 min. “Compostable” plastic packaging is “not a solution”, and the priority must be to limit the…