Műanyag

Disposable plastic cutlery, straws and stirring sticks are small but very common waste. They mostly occur at takeaway meals, events, cafes. Although in Hungary from July 1, 2021, disposable plastic cutlery (fork, knife, spoon, chopsticks), straws and drink mixing sticks have become prohibited products, 301/2021. On the basis of Government Decree VI.1.), however, we still encounter such devices frequently. The placing on the market of previously manufactured products is not prohibited. The ban covers plastic and its so-called “bioplastic” variants (e.g. PLA) for products.

Ismerd meg!

Miből készül?

They are made of polystyrene (PS), polypropylene (PP) or other hard thermoplastic. These are inexpensive, but not, or only very limited recyclable.

Hova dobjuk?

They cannot be thrown into the selective collector, as they are not recyclable due to their small size and contamination. After use, they must be put in the municipal waste.

Miért problémás?

On average, we use them for a couple of minutes, but they can remain in the environment for up to 300-500 years. It is often carried out in nature, on water banks, and is swallowed or entangled by wildlife.

Csökkentsd!

Így csökkentsd!

Do not ask for cutlery or straws when taking
Bring your own set (e.g. metal, bamboo, wood)
Choose a degradable or reusable alternative
Support restaurants that do not have disposable cutlery
Teach your children why they should avoid them.

Alternatívák

Wooden coffee stirring sticks or your own small spoon
Metal cutlery set in textile cases (e.g. Green Shop, Print)
Bamboo fork-spoon delay (e.g. Meska, Greenway)
Glass or steel straw with cleaning brush
Silicone straws for children (e.g. Hungarian eco-shops)

Tippek!

Keep a small reusable cutlery set in your bag — so you never have to ask for plastic on the go!

Partnereink segítenek neked!

Tóth Andi

Pár érdekesség!

Évente ennyit termelünk

In one year, billions of straws and cutlery were sold in the EU. In Hungary, too, their circulation reached several hundred million units before the ban. (Source: EU SUP Directive, 2021)

Érdekesség

Plastic straws are one of the most frequently encountered wastes when cleaning beaches and ocean coasts — it is also known as one of the main enemies of sea turtles.

Összefoglaló

Disposable plastic cutlery, straws and stirring sticks are small but very common waste. They mostly occur at takeaway meals, events, cafes. Although in Hungary from July 1, 2021, disposable plastic cutlery (fork, knife, spoon, chopsticks), straws and drink mixing sticks have become prohibited products, 301/2021. On the basis of Government Decree VI.1.), however, we still encounter such devices frequently. The placing on the market of previously manufactured products is not prohibited. The ban covers plastic and its so-called “bioplastic” variants (e.g. PLA) for products.

Hasonló termékek

Refillable cutlery set, textile napkin, metal strainer, durable coffee mug, lockable food barrel.

Videók és támogató anyagok

🥄Digital publication — reusable instead of disposable
👥Community of Sustainable Homes — practical examples of travel, dining

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Gyakran felmerülő kérdések

Can I throw plastic cutlery in the selective bin?
No. Due to their small size and frequent contamination, they are not suitable for recycling.

Why can't straws be recycled?
Because it is very small, often mixed in material and cannot be cleaned normally, so technologically it is not worth processing.

Has the EU banned these products?
Yes, single-use plastic straws, cutlery and mixing sticks have been banned in the EU since 2021.

Where can I buy eco-friendly cutlery?
In domestic webshops, unpackaged stores, eco-shops (e.g. Green Shop, Meska).

What kind of straw is the best alternative for children?
The stainless steel straw can be safely used for several decades, it is well cleaned.

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