A French politician, Pierre Cazeneuve, has proposed a ban on small plastic water bottles, labeling them as 'absurd' and 'environmental nonsense'. The proposed law aims to eliminate bottles smaller than 50cl, as they contribute to plastic waste without providing sufficient water. While the bill faces legislative hurdles, public support appears strong, with two-thirds of citizens favoring the ban. France produces 13 billion plastic bottles annually, with many not being recycled, leading to environmental damage. Existing laws already target single-use plastics, but water bottles remain unregulated. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)