Plastic Ban In Europe - finally!

 
European Union have decided to ban single-use plastic such as plastic spoon/plates/straws... And yes, we should all be happy that this decision has been made, finally! But it also reminds me how f*cking slow this society is to come to a descent conclusion.
One of the common questions people ask when I travel is wether I prefer Sweden over India or vice versa. And my answer is pretty diplomatic but also true; both of course☺
A pretty common statement I tend to hear is about how developed western countries are in comparison to India. And yes, economicly I guess that is true. But what about other variables?
 
 
 
Plastic have been banned around India (not everywhere yet but) since several years back. Restaurants in Bangalore have been raded and charged a fine because they have been using plastic containers despite the plastic ban. Talk about being more developed than western society✌
 
Wake up Europe! 
 
If you are a bunch of such developed countries then why don't ban coal mining and cars running on petrol for e.g.?
This decision of yours was made only because not many people will loose money on this. Not because you care.
 
 
But yea, good though that single-use plastic will be banned in two years!
 
India - you inspire me☺