EU to enforce fixed plastic bottle tops

The rule is part of a broader effort to curb production of single-use plastics, and has been transcribed into law in EU member states.

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France's biggest-selling bottled water brand Cristaline first introduced tethered caps in 2016, calling itself a "pioneer". File photo

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

#Paris # France #Plastic bottle tops #European Union

Plastic bottle-tops on drinks sold in the European Union from next Wednesday will have to be attached to their container under new rules aiming to stem harmful pollution.

EU to enforce fixed plastic bottle tops

The rule is part of a broader effort to curb production of single-use plastics, and has been transcribed into law in EU member states.

France's biggest-selling bottled water brand Cristaline first introduced tethered caps in 2016, calling itself a "pioneer". File photo

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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