Marine Pollution from Plastic Products (Directive)

In cep’s view, the ban on giving away free “take-away packaging” and single-use cups in the catering sector may be an effective means of reducing plastic waste. In addition, a deposit refund scheme could create the incentive to collect and return empty single-use drinks bottles. However, the planned ban on drinking straws and single-use cutlery massively reduces freedom of choice for the consumer and will deprive the affected companies of the basis of their business. It would also be in breach of the principle of proportionality.