Germany bans plastic straws, food containers, and other single-use products

By Madison Dibble

Published June 24, 2020 10:01am ET

Germany bans plastic straws, food containers, and other single-use products — The German executive body voted to ban many single-use plastic products as part of its effort to reduce plastic pollution. The Federal Cabinet’s Wednesday decision aligns Germany with goals put in place by the European Union to have each member-state cut back on plastic usage. The vote bans plastic straws, plastic food containers, single-use cutlery, […]

The German executive body voted to ban many single-use plastic products as part of its effort to reduce plastic pollution.

The Federal Cabinet’s Wednesday decision aligns Germany with goals put in place by the European Union to have each member-state cut back on plastic usage. The vote bans plastic straws, plastic food containers, single-use cutlery, plastic stirring sticks, and polystyrene cups and boxes. The ban does not take effect until July 3, 2021.