Orange defends use of divisive ‘plastic’ telegraph poles in France The poles are more durable than the wooden ones they have replaced, insists the telecoms giant
Do not be fooled by ‘compostable’ plastic, says French consumer group Recycling, reusing or reducing consumption of plastic is better, according to UFC-Que Choisir
France’s president wants to cut plastic pollution. How can I help? Emmanuel Macron says the problem is a time bomb. Here we look at tips on cutting your consumption of plastic
news ‘Biodegradable’ plastic should not go in compost bins in France Even ‘biodegradable’ or ‘compostable’ plastic does not fully decompose and poses a danger to public health, says French health agency
US firm to build ‘hard-to-treat’ plastic recycling plant in France Analysts say the government will not hit its target of recycling 100% of plastics by 2025 even with massive investment in the Normandy factory
Supermarket grated cheese recall in France over possible plastic risk 500g packets of Emmental sold in Leclerc shops earlier this month may contain pieces of translucent plastic
Plastic, additives, conversion therapy: This week in French parliament We look at what is due for discussion in both houses and other official information including President Macron’s agenda
Amazon to stop using plastic pouches for deliveries in France Plastic packaging used for small products will be replaced with paper bags and envelopes for Amazon products by the end of the year