Why we should ?
not use plastic bags
Do you know that a person consumes on average 70.000 microplastic particles per year!?
Continue browsing below to find additional information about the legislation and the
campaign to reduce the use of plastic bags.
Origin of the plastic bag
Impact on human health
Endangerment of animals
Water pollution
Degradation of nature
Legislation
Road to reduction of plastic bags
Businesses shall charge customers a price for each plastic bag they offer for use.
Vendors shall provide single-use plastic bags only if requested by customers.
People will be encouraged to use bags
made of cloth or other textile materials.
Start from yourself and make the difference!
Contribute to protecting the environment and saving money by using your bags while shopping!
By using manufactured shopping bags, you can help reduce the amount of plastic bags used and at the same time save money and protect the environment you live in.
Shopping bags are practical to use, lightweight and can be carried out anywhere. Not only that, but they are also much stronger than plastic bags, and can hold even heavy items. So, next time you go to the store, don't forget to take your reusable bag with you.
Start from yourself and make the difference!
Manufacture, importation and sale on the market of lightweight plastic carrier bags with handles, of thickness from zero (0) to twenty-five (25) microns shall be prohibited
Manufacture, importation and sale on the market of oxo-degradable plastic carrier bags shall be prohibited
Very light weight plastic carrier bags without handles shall be put to the marketed free of charge
Twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) micron light weight plastic carrier bags shall be put to the market at a mandatory minimum selling price
For plastic carrier bags with handles over fifty (50) microns, no mandatory minimum selling price or fee shall be imposed
For biodegradable compostable plastic bags of any size and thickness, with a corresponding certificate, certifying that plastic bags are made of biodegradable and compostable material, no mandatory minimum selling price or fee shall be imposed
Very light weight plastic carrier bags without handles shall be put to the marketed free of charge.
Twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) micron light weight plastic carrier bags shall be put to the market at a mandatory minimum selling price.
For plastic carrier bags with handles over fifty (50) microns, no mandatory minimum selling price or fee shall be imposed.
For biodegradable compostable plastic bags of any size and thickness, with a corresponding certificate, certifying that plastic bags are made of biodegradable and compostable material, no mandatory minimum selling price or fee shall be imposed.
Compliance with European standards
The European Union has recently implemented new regulations to reduce the use of plastic bags and to encourage more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives.
The new regulations, which came into force on 1 July 2021, are designed to drastically reduce the number of plastic bags used across the EU. These regulations are part of a broader effort.
A number of measures will be implemented to reduce our dependence on single-use plastic bags. Everyone will be encouraged to bring their own bags when shopping.
A lot of work will also be done to educate businesses and customers on the importance of reducing the use of plastic bags.
Campaigns will be organized to raise the awareness of the environmental impact of plastic bags and to promote other alternatives. This way, we will be able to comply with the European standards.
During the years 2018-2020, the use of plastic bags has decreased
In Finland, the use of plastic bags has been reduced by
In Greece, the use of plastic bags has been reduced by
In Luxemburg, the use of plastic bags has been reduced by
In Italy, the use of plastic bags has been reduced by
In Estonia, the use of plastic bags has been reduced by
This awareness campaign on the reduction of the use of plastic bags is part of the nationwide campaign on Circular Economy “Think Green. Act Green!”, which is co-financed by the European Union and German Government through GIZ.
