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European Commission consultation about plastics bags

European Commission consultation about plastics bags

The European Commission launched a public consultation in 2011 asking for individuals and businesses to give their views on whether the European Union should tax or altogether ban plastic carrier bags in order to tackle rising levels of plastic waste.

Plastic bag ban in Italy

Plastic bag ban in Italy

Italy, one of the top users of plastic shopping bags in Europe, is banning them starting January 1, with retailers warning of chaos and many stores braced for the switch.