The European Commission aims to cut plastic pellet pollution by 74% by the end of the decade
The EU has announced further plans to crack down on microplastics after its ban on glitter came into force.
The proposal, which tackles tiny pellets used in nearly all plastic products, aims to cut plastic pellet pollution by 74% by the end of the decade. Overall, it would lead to a 7% reduction in Europe’s microplastic pollution, according to the European Commission.
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