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All chewing gum sold in the UK from 2023 must be easy to remove from paths.
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40 signatures
What the petition asks
Chewing gum defaces public paths, blocks toilets and damages clothes, and cleaning costs a huge amount. This proposal gives manufacturers a realistic time to improve their formula.
The LGA estimates the annual cost of removing pieces trodden into pavements across England has reached £56 million, with around six tons dropped in the West End of London alone each year. It claimed that while the average piece of gum costs about 3p to buy, local authorities have to spend around £1.50 to clean it up. (This estimate: 22 Nov 2014)
Timeline
| 12 Jun 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Opened
12 Jun 2018
Closed
12 Dec 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.