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Commission: Plastic bags among top 10 litter in the EU
3 sourcesFirst reported 19 days agoUpdated 18 days ago
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- The European Commission has announced that plastic bags remain one of the top ten most frequently discarded waste items in Europe.
- This announcement coincides with the International Plastic Bag Free Day, aimed at raising awareness about the need to eliminate plastic bag usage globally.
- The Commission emphasizes the importance of promoting environmentally friendly and reusable alternatives to plastic bags.
- This statement was made by the Directorate-General for Communication of the European Commission.
- Plastic bags contribute to significant pollution, persisting in the environment for hundreds of years after use.
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