Petition · past parliament
Ban the use of straws and plastic packaging in the UK
Closed
34 signatures
What the petition asks
Plastic is polluting the ocean. Marine species then eat it causing plastic toxins to be absorbed into their body and enter the food chain. The plastic in their environment can also hurt the animals.
Timeline
| 1 Aug 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Feb 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
34
Status
Closed
Opened
1 Aug 2018
Closed
1 Feb 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.