Petition · past parliament
Ban the sale and manufacture non-recycled/ non-biodegradable plastics in the UK
Closed
53 signatures
What the petition asks
Banning virgin/ non-biodegradable plastics will help curb the waste polluting our planet, endangering ecosystems and reducing human quality of life. The ban would also encourage the re-use and recycling of plastic products. The UK must act to help protect our planet.
Beaches and waterways across the world are marred by plastic waste. A 2015 study published in the Science Mag found that 275 million tons of plastic waste was generated in 2010. Blue Planet II showed the continued degradation of our oceans through plastic pollution. Micro-plastics could cause the "chemical contamination of large predators" said Blue Planet's executive producer. Meanwhile countries like Malaysia and Nigeria are left to deal with our rubbish. The UK must urgently limit plastic pollution.
Timeline
| 30 Sep 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
53
Status
Closed
Opened
30 Sep 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.