Sweden used 248 million targeted plastic bags in 2025
The Swedish foundation Håll Sverige Rent says rising plastic-bag use risks leading to more litter. It is calling for measures to reduce single-use plastic.
Business
West Coast Beaches See Surge in Plastic Bottle Caps Despite EU Law
The EU law that was intended to reduce the number of bottle caps thrown into nature was introduced last year. However, according to a new report, the number of plastic bottle caps polluting the beaches along the West Coast increased at the same time, for the first time in several years.
Sweden
The plastic bag tax is being abolished
Today, November 1, the tax on plastic bags is being abolished. The question is whether consumers will start buying more bags again, or if Sweden will continue to be a country where usage is among the lowest.
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