Q&A: What's the story with the single use plastics ban?

In response to the EU's Single-Use Plastics Directive the Department of the Environment has banned a range of items from being placed on the Irish market

The Single-Use Plastics Directive was introduced in 2019 by the EU in a bid to mitigate the damage being caused to the oceans and other environments, giving member states time to get their policies in line by 2021.

What is single-use plastic?

According to the EU, single-use plastic products (SUPs) are used once, or for a short period of time, before being thrown away.