From January 1, plastic bags, cups, straws and cutlery will cost more – this is the result of a new EU directive. How much will prices increase and how are Poles approaching the changes?
– The price increase will come into effect on January 1, 2024. Another demand was introduced by the so-called Plastic DirectiveThat is, the directive of the European Union, which aims Limiting the use of plastic is dangerous and environmentally harmful Maciej Stopczyk, Polsat News reporter, reports.
New year, high prices
The new guidelines include fees plastic cups – This will be an increase for buyers 20 cents per item, Plastic packaging for food – 25 cents increase. As the Polsat News reporter noted, although entrepreneurs were aware of the upcoming changes, They learned the details a few days ago.
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Customers in stores admit this in an interview with Polsat News The time of buying plastic bags is over“. – Why do you continue to keep so much plastic at home – said one of the buyers.
– I always use disposable bags multiple times – added another.
video. Changes from January 1. Plastic bags and cups will become more expensive
Avoid and limit the use of single-use plastic products
However, the new regulations do not end there – two more will come into force in the new year To impose obligations and additional taxes on manufacturers, not only on the packaging of goods, but also on balloons and tobacco filters.. The new fee so-called product policy also covers manufacturers Aluminum packaging.
– That's all, I think It is reflected in the final price of goods, that is, what is borne by all consumers. The intention of the legislators was to eliminate and limit the use of substances harmful to the environment, said Maciej Stopczyk on Polsat News.
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