The EU has voted for a ban on these single-use plastics across the 28 member states

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In October 2018, the European Parliament has voted for a complete ban on a range of single-use plastics.

It is expected to go into effect by 2021 across all 28 member countries.

The EU banned plastic cutlery and plates, cotton buds, straws, drink-stirrers and balloon sticks.

This is great news, but why wait until 2021 to stop using these single-use plastic items? There are already reusable alternatives to all of them and we can make the change now! Scroll through our ECO TIPS and have a look at all the simple stuff we can do 😉 Easy!

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Find hundreds of easy eco tips and learn how to be more eco friendly, go zero waste, reduce your carbon footprint and many other ways to help the planet. Find also news, facts, information and quotes to learn more about topics like climate change, global warming, plastic pollution, energy savings, recycling, and many more! We think raising awareness is the first step towards a greener world, so help us share this!