European Parliament Approves Single Use Plastics Ban
In a significant step forward for tackling plastic waste, the European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed a single use plastic ban. Here’s what’s next.
Source: www.care2.com
In a significant step forward for tackling plastic waste, the European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed a single use plastic ban. Here’s what’s next.
Source: www.care2.com
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