Plastic bags — latest ecology news

Photo – Countries failed to negotiate and agree on a Global Compact to Limit Plastic
Countries failed to negotiate and agree on a Global Compact to Limit Plastic

The states that produce oil and gas in large volumes got in the way

Photo – Negotiations on the Global Compact to Limit Plastic begin in Korea
Negotiations on the Global Compact to Limit Plastic begin in Korea

If the document cannot be agreed, the discussion will continue next year

Photo – Ukrainians reduced the use of plastic bags by 40%
Ukrainians reduced the use of plastic bags by 40%

In some supermarket chains, sales of biodegradable bags increased 13-15 times in 2022

Photo – Ukraine finally banned plastic bags: fines up to 34,000 hryvnias
Ukraine finally banned plastic bags: fines up to 34,000 hryvnias

Control of compliance with the legislation will be carried out by the State Production and Consumer Service

Photo – Plastic bags will finally disappear from Ukrainian supermarkets
Plastic bags will finally disappear from Ukrainian supermarkets

The spread of biodegradable bags will contribute to the development of composting in Ukraine

Photo – Lviv eco-activists told how biodegradable bags can simplify life
Lviv eco-activists told how biodegradable bags can simplify life

Collection in biodegradable bags makes it easier and cheaper to remove organic waste

Photo – How environmental trends changed life during the years of independence
How environmental trends changed life during the years of independence

Ukrainians increasingly prefer electric cars, bicycles or scooters