Petition · past parliament
Ban all plastic bags and replace with biodegradable options
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Plastic bags are still being sold and used. Biodegradable bags are a real option and should be used instead. Banning plastic bags will ensure our planet is less polluted.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 22 Jun 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Jul 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Jul 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.