Currently, many countries have introduced plastic limit , however, Germany, 98% of plastic packaging are processed through the recovery system , the German media recently on the European Commission 's proposal to reduce bag usage were reported , representing the German packaging manufacturer IK plastic packaging Association expresses strong dissatisfaction.
4 November , the European Commission announced its proposal , the EU member states are free to choose to reduce plastic bag usage best practices . The European Commission announced that the proposal is out of ultra-thin plastic bags, pollution of the environment , especially the impact on the marine environment .
"In this context , the Association for the current media coverage expressed disappointment , they did not point out the differences between the German ," IK Association, said, " On the contrary, these reports will make people mistakenly think that in a plastic bag in Germany there is a huge waste processing the issue, but our association see that some coastal countries, waste disposal systems can be optimized . "
Meanwhile , IK Association pointed out that one of the European Commission proposed a way to reduce the use of plastic bags plastic bags is taxed on this fundamental issue in terms of pollution , this is not a constructive solution.
"Only the appropriate handling systems and pollution combination of education , in order to prevent damage to the marine environment are massive ." IK general UlfKelterborn said.
For some domestic pressure groups , IK associations have also been criticism: " Certain groups in Germany for political reasons only appeal to plastic bag bans , completely ignoring that we have a comprehensive treatment system. Opponents appealed the ban , consumers will feel that they are doing something good for the environment , but studies have shown that the environmental impact of plastic bags is relatively insignificant . "