The Verbot von Einweg-Kunststoffprodukten translates to the ban on single-use plastic products. It involves prohibiting the production, sale, and use of disposable plastic items to reduce plastic waste and its negative impact on the environment.
Imagine going to a party where all the cups, plates, and utensils are made of chocolate. Once you're done using them, you can eat them! That's like banning single-use plastics - finding creative alternatives that are more sustainable and don't harm the environment.
Plastikmüll (Plastic Waste): This term refers to discarded plastic materials that end up in landfills or pollute natural environments.
Mehrwegflaschen (Reusable Bottles): Mehrwegflaschen are bottles designed for multiple uses. They can be refilled instead of being disposed of after one use.
Mikroplastik (Microplastics): Mikroplastik refers to tiny particles of plastic less than 5mm in size that come from various sources such as cosmetics, clothing fibers, and degraded larger plastics.
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