Petition · past parliament
Force all manufacturers to colour code packaging which cannot be recycled.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
We are all conscious of the damage made to our environment by using plastics which cannot be recycled.
Current "recycle" signs on products are difficult to find.
By providing a colour code of how environmentally damaging each product is, customers are more likely to chose the less damaging ones.
Current "recycle" signs on products are difficult to find.
By providing a colour code of how environmentally damaging each product is, customers are more likely to chose the less damaging ones.
Theresa May has a 25 year plan for cutting out plastics. I do not think this is acceptable.
My solution is to force manufacturers to use colour coding for their produce. Possibly red for items which cannot be recycled.
1) The customer is less likely to walk to a check out with a bright red package, knowing they are harming the environment.
2) Supermarket chains would be less inclined to stock "red" rated ítems as the public would disaprove.
3) Manufacturers would have to find alternatives.
My solution is to force manufacturers to use colour coding for their produce. Possibly red for items which cannot be recycled.
1) The customer is less likely to walk to a check out with a bright red package, knowing they are harming the environment.
2) Supermarket chains would be less inclined to stock "red" rated ítems as the public would disaprove.
3) Manufacturers would have to find alternatives.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 26 Jan 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Feb 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Feb 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.