31 May 2021 --- New testing by consumer organizations in Italy, Denmark, Spain and France has found toxic chemicals in single-use tableware made of popular non-plastic alternatives, such as disposable plant fiber bowls, paper straws or palm leaf plates. The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and its member organizations are urging the EU to ensure single-use plastic alternatives are safe and do not mislead consumers after several products were found to market unsubstantiated green claims.
