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PLASTIC STRAW BANS 2021

Plastic straws will be banned in the EU by 2021 

What’s the Story?

According to the European Commission, more than 80% of marine litter is plastics. The products covered by this new law constitute 70% of all marine litter items. Due to its slow rate of decomposition, plastic accumulates in seas, oceans and on beaches in the EU and worldwide. Plastic residue is found in marine species – such as sea turtles, seals, whales and birds, but also in fish and shellfish, and therefore in the human food chain.

The EU ban the sale or distribute single-use plastic straws at 2021

How Would the Ban Affect Me?

Any business that sells or distributes straws would be obligated to comply with the ban. If you currently supply straws that are made of a sustainable alternative—like wheat (Supa Straw), stainless steel, paper, or bamboo—then you’re good to go: you don’t need to change anything. However, if you currently supply single-use plastic straws, you’ll be required to phase them out. 

How Can I Stay Compliant?

Under the new law, you would be required to switch to a reusable or compostable alternative to plastic straws. Wheat straws are among the most natural and affordable alternatives that offer an experience similar to single-use plastic. 

Source: www.europarl.europa.eu