Bans on single-use plastics

Bans on single-use plastics are policies that restrict or prohibit the production, sale, and use of disposable plastic items like bags, bottles, and straws. These measures aim to reduce plastic waste that pollutes land and waterways, harms wildlife, and contributes to environmental degradation. By encouraging reusable and sustainable alternatives, such bans support efforts to protect ecosystems, improve public health, and promote more responsible consumption. They are part of broader initiatives to minimize the environmental impact of plastic materials that often take hundreds of years to decompose.