Petition · past parliament
Ban the Production of Plastic Drinking Bottles.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The UK currently consumes millions of plastic bottled drinks on a weekly basis.
The after-effects of this are clear to see, in our countryside and towns.
We propose a full ban on new plastic bottles below the size of 1ltr, to drastically ease plastic production and save our environment.
The after-effects of this are clear to see, in our countryside and towns.
We propose a full ban on new plastic bottles below the size of 1ltr, to drastically ease plastic production and save our environment.
While the government have given a green light to a deposit scheme, this only lends support to the companies producing these bottles, allowing them to continue produduction. It doesn't solve the problem.
Approximately 13 billion plastic bottles are used each year in the UK. Only around 56% are recycled, meaning 44% go to landfill.
Plastic can take up to 500 years to decompose.
We need to end production of new plastics now and change our culture towards drinks.
Approximately 13 billion plastic bottles are used each year in the UK. Only around 56% are recycled, meaning 44% go to landfill.
Plastic can take up to 500 years to decompose.
We need to end production of new plastics now and change our culture towards drinks.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 6 Apr 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 May 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 May 2019
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