Since 2021, the European Union has banned a range of single-use plastics such as straws, cutlery, and some food packaging. Four years later, change is visible, but progress remains uneven across countries and sectors. Where do things really stand in 2025?
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Every time I throw food away, it feels like I'm tossing money straight into the bin. And I'm not alone: the average French household wastes 20 kg of food a year, including 7 kg still in packaging. That's about €240 gone. But there are simple ways to cut this waste without turning daily life into a strict routine.
Each week, a French household throws away about 2 kilos of food. I tested several solutions in my own kitchen and managed to cut my waste by four. Here are the simplest habits to adopt.
When you live in a small apartment, composting seems impossible. Yet even in 35 square meters, I managed to turn my organic waste into something useful. Three years later, I've diverted over 200 kilos of food scraps from the trash.