Tag: Members of the European Parliament

The reusable stainless steel Glastonbury cup quickly became a collectable souvenir of the event. Photo courtesy of Outokumpu

What effect from EU plastics ban?

In October 2018 Members of the European Parliament (MEP) voted to ban single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery, straws, balloon sticks and cotton buds, which make up 70% of marine litter. The move creates many opportunities for the stainless steel industry.