What will happen to plastic products?
In 2021, a number of disposable plastic items will be banned. Take the opportunity to change your purchases now by discovering our range of products that are a smart alternative to your current plastic products.
BAN ON DISPOSABLE CUPS CONTAINING MORE THAN 15% PLASTIC
From 1 January 2024, a ban on disposable cups containing more than 15% plastic will be introduced.
The ban is being introduced as a complement to the requirement to offer reusable cups which comes into force at the same time. The hope is that the ban will lead to that disposable cups on the market consists of more renewable raw materials that break down faster when littered, for example. The ban also contributes to reducing the total consumption of plastic.
Click here to view approved disposable cups that are suitable for both hot and cold drinks.
OUR OPTIONS FOR PLASTIC PRODUCTS
It can already be smart to switch your purchases according to the EU's plastic ban. You will find suggestions below on suitable replacement products.
Disposable Cutlery.
Do you buy plastic cutlery for your business today? Then try to replace them with any of the options below:
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Our alternatives Disposable Plates.
We have a number of different options that can replace your disposable plastic plates. Below you will find selected products from our range of disposable plates of bagasse, wheat straw and palm leaf.
Food Containers.
In our range you will find several different food containers that can replace containers made from plastic. Below you will find selected products in the materials bagasse, bamboo and paper.
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Our alternatives Straws.
There are already several alternatives to "regular" plastic straws today. Below you will find several options that make a more sustainable choice.
Stirrers.
Below you will find alternatives to plastic stirrers.
ABOUT THE LABELING REQUIREMEN
Through its Disposable Plastics Directive, the EU has decided to introduce a labeling requirement for disposable products made entirely or partly of plastic. The labeling requirement applies from July 2021. During a transitional period, until July 2022, it will also be allowed labels affixed to the products. From Tingstad's range, mugs and wet wipes are covered by the labeling requirement. Read our Q&A (questions and answers about the labeling requirement) to learn more.
Click here for our Q&A on mugs.
Click here for our Q&A on wet wipes.
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Important dates.
August 10, 2020
The Government's proposal for a tax on food packaging and mugs consisting wholly or partly of plastic is presented (SOU: 2048).September 25, 2020
The government's proposal to introduce a tax on mugs and packaging consisting wholly or partly of plastic is sent for consultation.December 30, 2020
Last day to submit a consultation response to the proposed tax.Winter / Spring 2021
Decisions on whether or not there will be tax on mugs and food packaging consisting wholly or partly of tax are expected to come during this periodMarch 15, 2021
Last day to submit a consultation response to the goverments inguiry.July 2021
The labeling requirement for disposable products that consist wholly or partly of plastic is beginning to apply. From Tingstad's range wet wipes and mugs are included.July 3, 2021
Plastic plates, plastic straws, plastic cutlery, pick-up boxes and plastic stirrers stop being sold according to the EU banSeptember 1, 2021
If the tax on mugs and food packaging consisting wholly or partly of plastic becomes true, it is expected to take effect from this dateNovember 1, 2021
If tax on mugs and food packaging consisting wholly or partly of plastic becomes true, it is estimated that it will be levied from this dateJanuary 1, 2021
If the Government's proposal in the inquiry regarding disposable plastic becomes a reality, it is expected to enter into force from this date.
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