EU’s Crackdown on “Bamboo” Plastic Tableware: What It Means for Global Food Packaging and Safer Alternatives
“They looked eco-friendly — until lab tests said otherwise.” Across Europe, cafés and restaurants proudly displaying “biodegradable bamboo cups” are now scrambling to clear their shelves. What was once marketed as a sustainable revolution has turned into one of the biggest food packaging scandals in recent years. In early 2025, the European Commission launched Operation…
