Biden Administration Phasing Out Plastic Cutlery in Federal Departments
The Biden administration plans to phase out plastic cutlery in federal departments to combat climate change. Some Republican lawmakers criticize the move as irrelevant and costly.
Key Points
- Plan to eliminate single-use plastics in federal operations by 2035
- Exception for national security concerns
- Criticism from Republican lawmakers
Pros
- Combatting plastic pollution
- Setting ambitious goals for reducing plastic waste
Cons
- Criticism from some Republican lawmakers for being irrelevant and costly