Europe’s parliament backs microplastics ban September 20, 2018 | Market news The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed calls to adopt a ban by 2020 on microplastics that are added to cosmetics, personal care products, detergents and cleaning products. MEPs voted in mid-September by 597 votes to 15 in favour of the Parliament’s Environment Committee (Envi) recommendation that the European Commission adopt a ban. The Commission is also proposing a ban on certain single-use plastics, such as cutlery, plates and balloon sticks, and recommending that goods packaging companies contribute towards the cost of cleaning up discarded plastics. Related articles If water stop running, the world stops working Water problems around the world Americans report more cases of drinking water contamination New study shows nitrate danger
The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed calls to adopt a ban by 2020 on microplastics that are added to cosmetics, personal care products, detergents and cleaning products. MEPs voted in mid-September by 597 votes to 15 in favour of the Parliament’s Environment Committee (Envi) recommendation that the European Commission adopt a ban. The Commission is also proposing a ban on certain single-use plastics, such as cutlery, plates and balloon sticks, and recommending that goods packaging companies contribute towards the cost of cleaning up discarded plastics.