The Government passed a law banning the use of disposable tableware made of plastic. Innovation will come into force from 2020. Local media clarify that by this time must have time to shops sell all the stocks, and manufacturers – retool factories for the production of tableware made of biodegradable materials. The new law aims to combat pollution and global warming of the planet, while opponents believe the innovations that the ban will negatively affect the economy of France and the countries that follow suit.

A group of activists is already preparing an appeal to the European Commission to take action against France, which, in their view, violates European laws on the free commodity circulation. Recall that in July in France banned plastic bags, which, according to environmentalists, are harmful to the environment. A ban of this kind exists in many countries, including the United States, but to ban plastic dishes French authorities were pioneers.