Should the EU ban plastic bags?
European Commission launches consultation seeking to reduce plastic carrier bag waste
Businesses and individuals have been urged to give their views on whether the European Union should tax or altogether ban plastic carrier bags, as part of a new consultation designed to tackle rising levels...
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