France bans plastic packaging of fruits and vegetables from New Year

A new law banning plastic packaging of fruits and vegetables has been implemented in France since the New Year. In France, more than a third of fruit and vegetable products are wrapped in plastic.About 30 fruits and vegetables will not be sold in plastic bags, but large packaging and sliced ​​or processed fruits will be exempt from the ban.French President Emmanuel Macquarie called the ban a "real revolution" and said it would pave the way for the goal of eliminating plastic use by 2040.Announcing the new law, the French Ministry of the Environment said that France once used large quantities of disposable plastics, aimed at reducing the use lic places. Books, newspapers and magazines will be sent without being wrapped in plastic and restaurants will not be able to provide free plastic toys.On the other hand, the European Fresh Produce Association says that plastic bags for fruits and vegetables have not been given adequate time to test their alternatives before they are removed.Several other European countries have announced similar sanctions in recent months. He said he was committed to the recent COP 26 conference in Glasgow.