Oslo has completely abandoned disposable cups
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Oslo authorities have banned the use of disposable cups, which are used annually by about 3 million people. The city plans to introduce a system of reusable containers with automatic return and deposit machines.
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This solution is aimed at reducing the level of pollution in the city and improving the environmental situation.
Marit Weah, a spokeswoman for the country's Environmental Protection Agency, said disposable cups have become a serious problem for Oslo.
They lie around and float everywhere, creating a mess and polluting the environment. We are developing plans to get rid of them, and switching to reusable tableware and packaging is an important step in this direction,
WEA stressed that in the near future the municipality plans to introduce a system of reusable containers for hot and cold drinks.
As part of this initiative, it is planned to install automatic machines that will sell special containers that are designed for reusable use. This system has already been successfully tested in Aarhus, Denmark, where customers who choose a reusable cup when buying coffee pay a deposit of DKK 5 (about 0 0.50).
However, WEA notes that the implementation of such a system in Oslo is fraught with certain difficulties. After all, it is necessary to work out the details of controlling the process of returning cups: "for disposable cups, an environmental fee of 4-5 CZK should be charged to make reusable options more attractive.
However, to what extent can we control this process in Oslo? This is the question we are currently trying to find out,
Garbage and pollution initiatives have become an important policy element in many cities around the world, and Oslo is no exception. The city administration is aimed at improving the state of the environmental situation and preserving natural resources for future generations.
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Since October 2023, England has banned a wide range of single-use plastic items, including plates and cutlery, to limit their devastating impact on the environment.
