France recently became the first country in the world to ban disposable plastic cups and dishes, according to The Associated Press.

France enacted a ban on plastic bags in July.

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Morning travelers make their way through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport amid the ongoing government shutdown. Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

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