French politician pushes for ban on small plastic bottles
Pierre Cazeneuve, a French politician, proposed an idea that had already stirred quite a bit of emotion. The politician stated that manufacturers' use of small water bottles is a "complete absurd". He decided to turn his idea into concrete regulations. What are the chances that the idea will come into effect?
Pierre Cazeneuve is a politician from the camp of the current President of France, Emmanuel Macron. He recently proposed a ban on the use of small plastic water bottles. The politician described them as a "complete absurdity" and also "an environmental nonsense". He decided to turn his idea into concrete law.
The politician emphasises that packaging with a capacity of less than 18 ounces contains from 0.7 to 0.9 ounces of plastic, yet they hold just a few sips of water. "Tens of millions fewer plastic bottles in nature: this is the main goal of the newly presented bill, aiming to eliminate small single-use containers," the politician pointed out in a social media post.
The ban is not an enforceable law but merely a proposal. However, it cannot be ruled out that the French parliament might support these measures, even if Macron lacks a majority. As stated by the Interia portal, Cazeneuve's idea aligns with the guidelines issued by the European Union, whose priority is to reduce their production.
However, public support might prove decisive in finding a potential majority for the project.
Will Europe follow France's example?
Interia emphasises that the French are a notably progressive nation in terms of waste management. Three years ago, France introduced, among other measures, a ban on selling vegetables and fruits wrapped in additional plastic.
If the aforementioned regulations come into effect in France, it might lead to changes in other European countries. For now, no such changes are visible on the horizon.
