Vienkartiniai
Vienkartiniai, meaning single-use or disposable items in Lithuanian, refers to products designed to be used once and then discarded. The term covers a broad range of consumer goods used in homes, workplaces, and healthcare settings.
Common examples include disposable cutlery, plates, cups, gloves, masks, packaging, and cleaning wipes. They are manufactured
Environmental impact: Many vienkartiniai contribute to waste streams and pollution, especially plastics that persist in the
Regulation: European Union directives and national measures regulate and sometimes restrict single-use plastics, with country-level implementations
Social and economic context: The rise of disposable products has been tied to hygiene, convenience, and efficiency,