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Amsterdam municipality investigates ban on single-use packaging
The municipality of Amsterdam is investigating a potential city-wide ban on single-use packaging, such as to-go cups and containers, to combat persistent street litter. Legal research indicates that a local ban is possible, and officials are now evaluating implementation strategies like deposit systems or universal reusable packaging programs.
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