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FRANCE BANS THROWAWAY FAST-FOOD CONTAINERS Large fast-food chains in France will no longer be able to give eat-in customers their food in throwaway boxes and (0) _____. Under the new law, restaurants that can seat 20 people or more will have to provide reusable plates, (8) _____. The new system has recently been introduced with the aim of reducing the amount of (9) _____. This isn't the first regulation like this in the country. Last year, a ban on single-use plastic packaging for more than (10) _____ came into effect. It's reported that around six billion meals are served in 30,000 fast food restaurants in France, which generates (11) _____. Under the new anti-waste law, restaurants and cafes will have to serve eat-in burgers and sandwiches wrapped in paper instead of boxes. Every other food item, like nuggets, cakes, or ice creams will have to be handed over on (12) _____ and cups, which will be washed and used again. Restaurants had nearly three years to prepare – but critics say the law will put pressure on the food business that still does not have the (13) _____ for reusable plates and containers. There are also environmental concerns that restaurants will replace paper with (14) _____ instead of glass or ceramic dishes that last years. Hard plastic isn't strong enough for several washes over time and environmental groups are concerned that it will be thrown away after a few washes. But as the ban only applies to people eating in, takeaway customers will continue to receive their (15) _____. Zero Waste France and other environmental groups have asked customers to stay away from places where the new law is not being followed.