Verbot von Einweg-Kunststoffprodukten

Definition

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.

Analogy

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.

Related terms

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.