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Regulate the environmental impact of food delivery and takeaway business
Closed
423 signatures
What the petition asks
Single-use containers used by food takeaway and home delivery business represent a significant source of waste due to their low recyclability.
We call on the UK Government to make mandatory the use of biodegradable/compostable containers and to introduce a container deposit return scheme from 2021.
We call on the UK Government to make mandatory the use of biodegradable/compostable containers and to introduce a container deposit return scheme from 2021.
According to a recent research of the Manchester University none of the three most widely used type of containers (aluminium, polypropylene and extruded polystyrene) is a sustainable solution, resulting in a negative impact on pollution, littering and marine ecosystems [1].
Current UK infrastructure should also be improved to safely and appropriately manage the full lifecycle of biodegradable / compostable materials.
References:
1) https://tinyurl.com/y2mdtvv5
Current UK infrastructure should also be improved to safely and appropriately manage the full lifecycle of biodegradable / compostable materials.
References:
1) https://tinyurl.com/y2mdtvv5
Timeline
| 8 Oct 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
423
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Oct 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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