Ban non-recyclable wrapping paper and restrict the use of plastic adhesive tape

Closed 174 signatures

What the petition asks

Millions of metres of used wrapping paper end up in landfill after Christmas and throughout the year. Even wrapping paper that is recyclable cannot be recycled if plastic adhesive tape is attached. Alternatives are available - using recyclable wrapping paper with ribbons, string, paper tape etc.

In these times of climate emergency and catastrophic biodiversity loss, adding any more plastic to the environment is not acceptable. Individual action and the level of public awareness do not match the urgency of the situation and this therefore needs to be regulated by the government.

Timeline

12 Aug 2019	Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 174

Status Closed

Opened 12 Aug 2019

Closed 6 Nov 2019

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