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.
ABOUT THE BAN AND THE PRODUCTS CONCERNED
From 2021, the EU has banned the sale of plastic products such as disposable plates, disposable cutlery, straws, cotton swabs, etc. The goal is to reduce the consumption of plastics and plastic pollution within the EU. The new legislation was pushed through with a clear majority, 560 yes to 35 no, and should start to apply by July 3, 2021.
The following plastic products shall be prohibited:
- Plastic cutlery (forks, knives, spoons and chopsticks)
- Plastic plates
- Plastic straws
- Stirrer for drinks
- Expanded polystyrene food containers with or without lids intended for immediate consumption and without further preparation
- Beverage containers and mugs in expanded polystyrene including corks and lids
- Products made of oxo-degradable plastic
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.
PROPOSED TAX ON DISPOSABLE PLASTIC ITEMS
In 2019, the Swedish government appointed a special inquiry regarding tax on disposable plastic articles to reduce negative environmental effects. On 10/8 2020, the inquiry was presented, where it is proposed to introduce a tax on items that are made of, or contain plastic. The products that are proposed for tax are disposable mugs and food containers / food packaging, as these items are considered to have the most negative environmental impact. Mugs made of plastic must be taxed at SEK 5 and food containers at SEK 7. For containers with a lower plastic content, the tax will, according to the proposal, be lower. The proposal thus also affects paper cups and food packaging with a plastic coating.
The tax is proposed to start from 1 November 2021 and will be paid by the manufacturers or those who import the mugs and food containers.
INQUIRY REGARDING DISPOSABLE PLASTIC
The government, together with its co-operation parties, has carried out an investigation, which concerns increased material recycling, reduced consumption of disposable plastic and reduced littering.
The proposals in the inquiry are proposed to enter into force on 1 January 2024 and are out for consultation until 15 March 2021.
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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.
Voices fråm the industry
"Konsumentkartläggning och konsekvensanalys."
December 2020
HUI
"Konsumentkartläggning och konsekvensanalys."
The consumers perspective in focus.
"Förslag kring engångsplast på remiss."
2020-12-16
Packnet.se
"Förslag kring engångsplast på remiss."
"Fikaskatten är den nya plastpåseskatten."
2020-12-13
Götebors Posten
"Fika-skatten är den nya plastpåseskatten."
"Sju kronor extra för kaffet - nya skatten slår mot krisande branscher."
2020-12-09
f+
"Sju kronor extra för kaffet - nya skatten slår mot krisande branscher."
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.
Take away products for your business.
Click on the brochure below to find sustainable, and modern take away products that are allowed even after 2021 when the EU prohibits the use of certain disposable products.
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