Several measures already in effect in France.
Parisian elected officials have already voted to gradually eliminate the distribution of plastic straws in municipal facilities: administrations, schools, nursing homes, sports establishments, museums, etc.
A measure which will come into effect from September/October 2018.
The city is also committed to raising awareness among cafes, hotels and restaurants in the capital to use alternatives to plastic straws. But also to encourage Parisians to do without it. Actions which will begin this summer on Paris-Plages before a “zero plastic” demonstration in summer 2019.
But that's not all, while other cities are expected to take the plunge soon, many other provisions are planned in the short term.
France not only banned plastic bags, but it became the first country to also ban plastic plates, cups and cutlery from 2020.
Moreover, the Franprix supermarket chain has just announced that it will no longer market certain products . In particular plastic straws, tableware and cotton buds from 2019, anticipating the French ban of 2020.
Many associations in France are currently fighting against plastic straws. To find out more about the article of law “ Prohibition of single-use plastic ”.
What about abroad?
In the USA, the largest consumer in the world with nearly 500 million straws per day alone, various measures have also been taken.
This ban has already been imposed since July 1 by the American city of Seattle, a reference city in the areas of respect for the environment and sustainable development. A fine of $250 is provided for violators.
Another city known for its ecological commitment, San Francisco has taken the lead. Polystyrene, plastic straws including cups and plastic packaging are now
The United Kingdom is proposing new, more global regulations: plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds by the end of 2018 as part of its plan to combat plastic waste.
And the brands also seem to be answering the call. Fast-food giant McDonald's positioned itself last June by announcing that from 2019, its 1,361 restaurants in the United Kingdom will only offer paper straws .
In other countries, the American brand plans to conduct tests to experiment with alternatives to plastic straws . This will be the case in Australia, Belgium, the United States, Norway, Sweden but also in France.
Why these measures?
The main reason is marine pollution. First of all, they cannot be recycled, because of their small size . Which leads to the billion straws used and thrown away every day around the world ending up in the oceans.
But there is worse. Although straws represent only a tiny fraction of the plastic polluting the oceans. Indeed, their size makes them one of the most harmful polluters. Indeed, marine animals, as well as fish, consume them. Then, at the end of the food chain, humans suffer this pollution when we consume seafood. We can immediately think of the risks linked to endocrine disruptors such as plastic additives (phthalates, bisphenol A, etc.) .
Alternatives to plastic straws
Many alternatives are already available. In the catering and hotel industry, straws, plates or other cups can be available in particular in disposable paper and cardboard.
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(Possibility of also making reusable products).
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