The European Union’s recent directive mandating that single-use plastic bottles come with attached caps marks a significant step toward reducing plastic litter, particularly from bottle caps that pose a substantial threat to wildlife. This anti-littering policy aims to make it more challenging to discard caps carelessly, thereby minimizing their impact on ecosystems. While the initiative is commendable, it also raises important questions regarding the challenges of recycling tethered caps and the potential increase in landfill waste. To ensure that this legislative change leads to a truly sustainable solution for plastic waste, collaboration between policymakers, industry stakeholders, and consumers is crucial.