The Local Sweden https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Swedish government wants to ban plastic cups Sweden's government wants to look into a ban on plastic cups and food containers, going a step further the EU directive on single-use plastics, the Minister for the Environment has said. https://www.thelocal.se/20190708/swedish-government-to-look-into-a-ban-on-plastic-mugs Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:28:04 +0200 swedish-government-to-look-into-a-ban-on-plastic-mugs 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.se/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 Sweden gears up for tougher measures against plastic waste In order to get to grips with increasing plastic waste, Sweden's environment minister said the country would review options including bans, taxes, fees and new container-deposit schemes. https://www.thelocal.se/20170604/sweden-gears-up-for-tougher-measures-against-plastic-waste Sun, 04 Jun 2017 14:34:50 +0200 sweden-gears-up-for-tougher-measures-against-plastic-waste