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French Cities: Lead the Plastic-Free Revolution
9 Feb
Summary
- Local governments are urged to reduce single-use plastics by 2026.
- Recycling alone is insufficient for sustainable waste reduction.
- Municipalities can ban disposable plastics in services and events.
French environmental group Zero Waste France has released a report advocating for local governments to spearhead the reduction of single-use plastics. With municipal elections approaching in 2026, the organization stresses the crucial role cities and towns play in cutting plastic consumption, particularly disposable packaging.
The report highlights that current recycling rates are falling short of national and EU targets, and waste volumes continue to rise. It proposes that municipalities leverage their control over services like canteens and events to implement bans on disposable plastics and promote reusable alternatives.
Zero Waste France suggests concrete actions such as integrating zero-plastic criteria into public procurement policies. The report also calls for residents and stakeholders to engage in policy debates, ensuring plastic reduction becomes a key election platform for candidates.
