Universities, Science, and Climate Change
France to ban plastic packaging for
fresh produce in new year
Plastic packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables will be banned from January 1 in France as the country phases out single-use plastic. Fresh food producers say, however, that they aren't ready yet as little alternative has been found to replace plastic packaging. Meanwhile, up to 29 foods are exempt from France's ban on plastic-wrapped produce including berries, brocoli and mushrooms, among others.
I wonder if anyone has done detailed studies on the benefits of banning plastic packaging and the costs of using less effective forms of packaging? How much will the drop in oil use amount to? How much will the increase in food spoilage amount to? What will be the difference in costs? Has the government sponsored such studies? How can they ban plastic if they haven't?
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