02 Apr 2019 --- The time to act against the rising tide of plastic waste has never been more pressing in the eyes of consumers, businesses and governments alike. A host of countries are closing their doors to plastic waste imports and the prominence of plastics in marine environments continues to be spotlighted. In a move hoped to battle marine litter, the European Parliament last week voted to ban the ten single-use plastic items most commonly found on European beaches – and which make up 70 percent of all marine litter – by 2021. The ban also includes abandoned fishing gear and oxo-degradable plastics – materials that contribute to microplastic pollution. The move has been applauded by the public, but how has industry responded?
