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France Delays Ban on Single-Use Plastic Cups to 2030

Published January 7, 2026, 09:26
France Delays Ban on Single-Use Plastic Cups to 2030

France is postponing the ban on single-use plastic cups until 2030 to allow time for adaptation and assess the technical feasibility of implementing the ban. The initial deadline was 2026. This decision follows a new review of the situation in 2028, regarding the progress made. France has already banned plastic straws, cutlery, stirrers, and tea bags with plastic lining, while also restricting the use of plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables.