France bans disposable plastics

Plastic plates, cups and cutlery are off the menu in France after the nation stepped up its anti-pollution efforts.

It's the nation's latest bid to be more environmentally friendly after introducing a ban on single-use plastic bags earlier this year.

Green Party waste spokesperson Denise Roche spoke to Paul Henry about whether New Zealand should be following suit.

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