Deputy Prime Minister of Russia: Russia plans to push the ban on plastics from the legislative level. Russian Satellite News Agency reported on May 28 that the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Abramchenko announced that Russia plans to ban the use of colored plastics, plastic straws, plastic tableware and disposable cotton swabs from the legislative level. Abramchenko pointed out that banning the use of certain non-recyclable plastics will not lead to an increase in the price of goods and packaging. According to the Russian Environmental Operator (REO), non-recyclable packaging accounts for one third of Russian domestic waste.
Abramchenko made a statement on the plastic ban at the 19th Neva International Environmental Forum. According to her, the Russian government is formulating legal amendments prohibiting the use of non-recyclable and difficult-to-recycle materials. Disposable plastic products and cotton swabs fall into this category.
Decree No. 2051-1, the Draft Law on Plastic Limitation in Ukraine has been passed
On June 1, 2021, the Ukrainian Parliament passed the draft law No. 2051-1 restricting the circulation of plastic bags in Ukraine. Bill 2051-1 was initiated by eight representatives of Servant of the People. Members of Congress proposed to completely ban the use of plastic bags with a thickness of less than 50 microns in all trading companies (they believe that the denser plastic bags can be reused). The draft was passed in 2019. The amendment mainly exempted the use of biodegradable plastic bags, promoted the production and development of biodegradable plastic bags, and introduced a liability mechanism. The bill was supported by 297 members of Congress.
