Petition · past parliament
Make it illegal for shops to use plastic bags and use biodegradable alternatives
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
Like many people I have been so distressed with the recent news about global warming. Much of the time it feels hopeless but we and the government can help by making the use of plastic bags illegal, and offering a biodegradable alternative. 5p on plastic bags is meaningless and ineffectual.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 10 Oct 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Oct 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Oct 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.