The Local France https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed France to set penalties on non-recycled plastic next year France plans to introduce a penalty system that would increase the costs of consumer goods with packaging made of non-recycled plastic, part of a pledge to use only recycled plastic nationwide by 2025, an environment ministry official said Sunday. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180812/france-to-set-penalties-on-non-recycled-plastic-next-year Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:20:49 +0200 france-to-set-penalties-on-non-recycled-plastic-next-year War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180701/war-on-plastic-leaves-manufacturers-clutching-at-straws Sun, 01 Jul 2018 15:55:20 +0200 war-on-plastic-leaves-manufacturers-clutching-at-straws Plastic cups ban to hit picnics and kids parties in France France has passed a controversial law that will be felt most by those who love to picnic or party – a ban on single use plastic cups, knives forks and plates. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160913/plastic-ban-to-hit-picnics-in-france Tue, 13 Sep 2016 17:07:03 +0200 plastic-ban-to-hit-picnics-in-france France aims to ban plastic bags by 2016 Plastic shopping bags at supermarket checkouts could soon become a thing of the past in France after the government's environment minister Ségolène Royal proposed the groundbreaking measure this week. https://www.thelocal.fr/20140626/france-mulls-shopping-bag-ban-for-2016 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:07:00 +0200 france-mulls-shopping-bag-ban-for-2016