A town in southwest Germany plans to pass legislation that will tax retailers for using disposable plastic items in their shops, cafes, and fast food restaurants. The measures include taxing single-use plastic items such as to-go coffee cups, pizza boxes, and other food delivery containers. The initiative mirrors an increasing trend of ditching disposable items due to their harmful impact on the environment, especially on ocean life.
German town to be first in the country to tax single-use plastic products
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