Petition · past parliament
Ban plastic drinking straws in pubs, cafes, cinemas and restaurants.
Closed
50 signatures
What the petition asks
The use of plastic drinking straws in establishments that sell liquid refreshment, either alcoholic or non alcoholic should be banned. They are unnecessary, a waste of plastic as they are for single use only, harmful to the environment, land and sea creatures.
Timeline
| 31 Jan 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 31 Jul 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
50
Status
Closed
Opened
31 Jan 2018
Closed
31 Jul 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.