The new law will require all fruits and vegetables to be sold in prepackaged or reusable containers instead of plastic bags. The law which came into force in July is part of a wider initiative by the Spanish government to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable lifestyles. According to Spain's Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food the new law will help reduce plastic waste in the country to tons per year.
The move was welcomed by environmental groups which have long called for action to reduce plastic waste. Plastic bags and packaging are the main source of the global problem of plastic pollution which has a significant mobile app development service impact on the environment and health. The new law will also promote the use of reusable bags and containers which are a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags.
The Spanish government has urged consumers to bring their own reusable bags when shopping for fruit and vegetables. Overall banning plastic bags for packaging fruit and vegetables is a positive step towards a more sustainable and green future. It shows that governments can take decisive action to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable lifestyles and that consumers can play.
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