In 2019, a new EU directive was launched with the primary focus of reducing litter in oceans, lakes, and other marine areas. This action responded to the increasing global issue of marine litter, which is also covered by the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development).
Approximately 80-85% of all marine litter consists of plastic items, with 50% represented by single-use plastic items and 27% by fishing-related items. The ban on certain plastic items is a crucial step toward establishing a circular economy and achieving the goal of reducing the use of plastic products by 50% by 2026 compared to 2022.
In the ban that came into effect in January 2022, the following single-use plastic products were prohibited:
In addition to the bans, the EU also decided to introduce labeling requirements for single-use products made entirely or partially of plastic. Within Tingstad's range, mainly cups and wet wipes are affected by these requirements.
The ban on the mentioned products is part of a comprehensive plan where several directives will be introduced in the coming years.
Here are some examples:
You can read more about the EU directive here.
Starting from January 1, 2024, a new law will be introduced that requires restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, and other food service establishments offering their customers food and beverages in disposable cups and food containers to also provide reusable alternatives for take away. With our concept, ReturnMe, you can find reusable take-away products as well as a digital return system that complies with the requirement for a collection and reuse rotation system.
OUR ALTERNATIVES
Are you used to using plastic cutlery in your business?
Explore our alternatives and make a conscious choice for a more sustainable future.
Our alternatives
I vores sortiment finder du flere forskellige madbeholdere, der kan erstatte plastemballage. Vi har madbeholdere i alternative materialer som bagasse, bambus, bølgepap, papir med mere.
Our alternatives
There are several alternatives to plastic straws on the market. In our assortment, you will find options like paper straws, bagasse straws, and reed straws.
Our alternatives
We have several alternatives to stirrers made of plastic. Make a conscious choice for a more environmentally friendly experience.
Our alternatives
For plastic plates, there are several sustainable alternatives. We have various products in our range, including disposable plates made of bagasse, wheat straw and palm leaf..
Author: Tingstad
Last Updated: 2023-12-07
Learn more about one of our best-selling products: the paper cup. Here you will get info on how a paper cup is structured, what environmental friendly alternatives are available and current news from the industry.
It is important for us to help our customers make informed decisions. Therefore, we have developed a material guide to make it easier for you as a customer.
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