A majority in the Dutch lower house of parliament, a key legislative body in the Netherlands, is planning to remove the upcoming €0.25 (US$0.26) surcharge on disposable plastic packaging, stating that it is “unfair” for consumers to pay for single-use plastic packaging. The Netherlands introduced the single-use plastic levy in 2023. The regulation outlines the rules and charges for businesses and consumers using single-use plastic packaging such as coffee cups and French fry containers.
