UK contemplates ban on plastic cutlery and plates

Posted on July 6, 2018 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting Regulations

The UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is assessing the environmental and economic impact of a potential…Read More…

Source: UK contemplates ban on plastic cutlery and plates

The move is part of the government’s plans to reduce the impact of plastic waste on the environment.

Earlier this year, the government made a proposal to ban cotton buds, plastic straws and drink stirrers.

As part of the plans to reduce the impact of plastic waste, consultations on the proposed introduction of a deposit return scheme for disposable bottles are also ongoing.